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UPDATE: ‘Today, better has come!’- Premier Fahie @ Banco Popular VG launch
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Noting that Virgin Gorda has always been one of the main driving forces of the Virgin Islands (VI) economy, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) at today’s November 6, 2019 launch of Banco Popular on Virgin Gorda said, “better has come” for the people of the island and their plight for physical banking services.
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.
Elections staff receive $19k honorarium for overtime
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the February 25, 2019, General Elections in the Virgin Islands long gone, Cabinet has made moves to officially reward elections staff for extra hours put in to make the day a success.
Banco Popular on VG will open 3 days a week; 24-hr ATM
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The soon to open Banco Popular on Virgin Gorda will initially provide three days a week of banking services and 24 hours ATM access.
'Everyone has to vacate the Admin Complex'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says all offices occupying the hurricane-damaged Hon Ralph T. O'Neal Administration Complex will be relocated to facilitate repair works to the state-owned building.
'You could end up with nothing'- Hon Fraser tells Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "You could end up with nothing," was a warning from Third District Representative, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) over the possible outcome of the Virgin Islands/UK Loan Guarantee negotiations regarding adjustments to the stipulations of the loans.
Tech companies looking to setup base in VI- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Even as the local telecommunications sector is in need of a major overhaul, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that several technology companies are looking to set up base in the Virgin Islands as his government continues to push for the diversification of the local economy.
Premier Fahie away; Honourable Kye M. Rymer is Acting Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is away from the Territory attending the 26th Annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association Conference and Trade Show in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Premier Fahie mulls establishing regional ocean freight route
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says with economic reform on the way in the Virgin Islands, local and regional businesses should prepare themselves for the new opportunities that will come as a result of a diversified local economy and a new ocean freight route the territory is looking to develop.
VI welcomes inaugural call of Viking Sun
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the Government of the Virgin Islands continues to push to address shortfalls in the local tourism industry, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) on October 21, 2019, officially welcomed the Viking Sun cruise ship on its inaugural call to the Virgin Islands.
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