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CARICOM blasts UK, Ex-Gov Jaspert over secretive CoI launch
GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM) has broken its silence over the secretive nature of the Virgin Islands (VI) Commission of Inquiry (CoI) as established by the former controversial Governor, Augustus J.U. Jasper in collaboration with the British Government days before he demitted office.
Hon Fahie hails late Owen S. Arthur as 'champion of regional integration'
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - As a tribute to the former Barbadian Prime Minister, Owen S. Arthur, who passed away this morning, July 27, 2020, at age 70, Virgin Islands' Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) called for the House of Assembly (HoA) to stand for a moment of silence.
Food & supplies access the focus @ online Regional Symposium today, March 30
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the aim of exploring ways to maintain access to quality goods and supplies and ensuring competitive prices during this coronavirus period and beyond, the Government of the Virgin Islands will be convening a Regional Trade and Commerce Symposium today Monday, March 30, 2020 via the internet.
CARICOM & COVID-19
Thomas C. Famous
Deputy Premier and Minister of Home Affairs, Hon. Walter H. Roban JP MP and I, representing the Government of Bermuda, travelled to Bridgetown, Barbados to attend the 31st Inter-Sessional meeting of Heads of Government of CARICOM, held February 17-19, 2020.
Premier Fahie attending CARICOM Heads of Gov't Meeting
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is currently away from the Territory attending the 31st Inter-Sessional Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Barbados.
VI will capitalise on economic opportunities from Brexit- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says that with the United Kingdom's (UK) exit of the European Union (EU), the Virgin Islands (VI) will be looking to independently capitalise on international trade opportunities presented by Brexit.
'Our People'
Thomas C. Famous
There has, unfortunately, always been a certain element in Bermuda that has constantly attempted to tell us that we are not a part of the Caribbean and as such, we should have nothing to do with "those people".
Higher standards needed for persons seeking to become teachers – Dr Wheatley
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- Minister for Education, Culture, Agriculture, Fisheries, Sports, and Youth Affairs, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has told education officials and other stakeholders from across the region that there needs to be a higher threshold set for persons seeking to enter the teaching profession, according to Guyana media house, I-News, on July 18, 2019.
PHOTO of DAY: Premier Fahie standing tall amongst Regional Leaders!
CASTRIES, St Lucia, WI- The Virgin Islands Leader, Premier and Minister of Finance and Foreign Affairs, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is heading a delegation at the 40th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Castries, the St Lucia capital city.
'VIP has the Lucky 13' - Julian Willock
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - Mr Julian Willock, a former Permanent Secretary and Businessman, had his first public address since last year December, when he told residents and his supporters that he has suspended his campaign and will not be a Candidate in the 2019 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).