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Finally! School Shift system ends for 2019/2020 term
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - The ‘shift system’ imposed in schools following the 2017 devastation caused by hurricanes Irma and Maria, and carried forward into the 2018/2019 School-Year will finally come to an end.
Massive shakeup of Permanent Secretaries made in Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Information coming into Virgin islands News Online (VINO) is revealing that the Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led Government has undertaken a massive Permanent Secretary (PS) shakeup across several ministries, where at least two new appointments have been made and at least three transfers executed.
Admin Complex remains closed after initial assessment
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Following initial assessments of the Central Administration Complex, Deputy Governor David D. Archer has advised that a decision has been made to close all offices that occupy this facility for today, August 29, 2019.
‘No reported loss of life, serious injuries’- Premier on Dorian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), after initial assessments of the impact of Hurricane Dorian on the territory, has lauded the preparatory works of his government and the people in dealing with the sudden turn of events surrounding the hurricane.
Premier mum on UK response to loan guarantee concerns
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that the United Kingdom (UK), through correspondence with the Virgin Islands (VI), has indicated they are willing to address some concerns regarding the Loan Guarantee issue facing the territory.
'Education a top priority for Gov't' – Premier Fahie tells VI teachers
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – “You are very special and the future of this country begins with you,” the words of Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) addressing teachers today, August 26, 2019, at the Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay, Tortola.
Disney Fantasy cancels call to VI as Dorian strengthens
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Strengthening as it churns over the Eastern Caribbean, Tropical Storm Dorian—which could intensify to near hurricane strength by Tuesday, August 27, 2019—has already wreaked some economic havoc in the Virgin Islands (VI) and the region.
‘Give our people a chance’- Premier urges RDA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the new school year in the Virgin Islands (VI) officially starting on September 2, 2019, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that the hurricane damaged Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) L-shaped building will be re-opening as a direct result of a mandate he passed on to the VI Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) to hire more local contractors.
‘We should be able to sit & talk with UK’- Premier
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says with the current issues facing the Virgin Islands (VI) and its decision to take up the UK Loan guarantee offer towards hurricane rebuilding, the territory should be able to sit with the UK and have a discussion on the matter.
Admin Complex to be repaired with ‘insurance money’
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Sounding one of his popular mantras, that he has "learned to not let the perfect become the enemy of the good", Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government has made the decision to repair the Central Administration Complex with insurance monies rather than wait for more funding to come by.
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