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‘Fast Track' initiative postponed indefinitely - Premier Fahie
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – As the Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government continues to hold consultations across to territory for feedback on the controversial ‘Fast Track Initiative’ seeking to regularise undocumented immigrants, the Premier last evening May 23, 2019, announced that the initiative has been postponed indefinitely.
Team Underdogs new fishing champs @ VG Easter Fest
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - Team Underdogs with captain Gerry, walked away with the 1st prized for the 2019 edition of the Virgin Gorda (VG) Easter Festival Fishing Competition, having caught 321lbs of fish overall.
Finally! Roy L. O’Neal honoured @ VG Easter Fest
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – After a year of delay, long-time participant of the Virgin Gorda (VG) Easter Festival, Mr Roy L. O’Neal—named 2018 then 2019 honouree—received his honour when the festival continued last evening Saturday, April 20, 2019, on the sister island.
180 derelict vehicles cleared from VG
VIRGIN GORDA, VI – On April 5 to April 7, 2019, 180 derelict vehicles were collected and transported off Virgin Gorda (VG) in a continued effort to clean up the Virgin Islands (VI) after Hurricane Irma and Maria of 2017 wreaked havoc on the territory.
Premier to lead nationwide clean-up campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Plans are afoot for a comprehensive clean-up of the Virgin Islands (VI) led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Banco Popular heading to VG in August 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that the banking institution, Banco Popular will be offering full banking services to the Virgin Gorda community beginning August 2019.
Major wildfire averted on VG
HANDSOME BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI – A major wildfire was averted yesterday, Wednesday, April 3, 2019, on Virgin Gorda after volunteers came together to take the situation under control.
VG Easter Festival scaled back further for 2019
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Easter Festival on the Island of Virgin Gorda (VG) continues to head down a slippery slope, scaling back its annual festivities for a second year now.
Anegada, VG to get special ‘Development Fund’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Ninth District, namely the sister islands of Virgin Gorda and Anegada, in the Virgin Islands (VI) are each earmarked for accelerated recovery and development, in addition to becoming 'energy independent' by 2025, with the implementation of the 9th District Development Fund.
First Cabinet Meeting set for March 7, 2019 on VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in consultation with the Governor Mr Augustus J.U. Jaspert, has decided that the first meeting of the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) be held on the Sister Island of Virgin Gorda this Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Village Cafe & Restaurant (Olde Yard Village).
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