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Cabinet to resume publishing its decisions effective Feb 11, 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) has indicated that it will resume publishing its decisions with effect from February 11, 2021, covering the period of decisions taken from its first meeting for the new year held on January 7, 2021.
More done now for 3rd District than under NDP Gov’t – Hon Fraser admits
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Senior Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) says in just two years of the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, more is being done for the 3rd electoral district than when the National Democratic Party (NDP) was in power.
VI must 'aggressively & assertively' expand its tourism sector- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Alluding that the Virgin Islands (VI) tourism product is the one thing from the Territory that cannot be outsourced, ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has challenged the government and authorities to embark on an extensive expansion of the Territory's tourism product.
‘If the NDP is dead, let's funeralise it’ - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Honestly Speaking radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has urged Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) to make official the death of the National Democratic Party (NDP) instead of constantly complaining across the media and in press conferences.
‘All hands should be on deck’ behind Premier’s agenda – Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – ZBVI ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio host and social commentator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline says that given the Premier’s unconventional approach to governance and a renewed push towards the developmental agenda of the Virgin Islands (VI), all hands should be on deck to support the ideas of Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Gov't seeking to make it easier for public servants to access loans
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Public servants looking to borrow loans from private financial institutions could soon have an easier route where the money comes as part of a framework set-up between the government and the financial institution.
USVI Gov't audit reveals decades of fraud, waste of public funds
VI CONSORTIUM
ST. THOMAS, USVI - An audit made public by the Office of the Inspector General on Friday, Friday, October 25, 2019, unearthed what many US Virgin Islanders had long suspected, but never had proof to back up the claims; that fraud, waste and abuse were rampant in the executive branch of the government of the Virgin Islands.
Gov. Bryan takes steps toward greater transparency
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr is moving toward openness in what his administration does on a day-to-day basis.
Premier Fahie, Ministers meet with Gov't Department Heads
Road TOWN, Tortola, VI - Heads of Departments across the Public Service were commended for their hard work and dedication when they were formally introduced to Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and his administration at a special meeting on June 13, 2019.
‘We have lifted the profile of the BVI’ - Premier on 100 days in office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With Thursday, June 6, 2019, officially marking 100 days since the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) took the helm of government, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew. A. Fahie (R1) has praised his administration for taking on a bold and unconventional approach to leadership by dealing with tough issues directly.