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'We are becoming complacent' with COVID-19 - Premier Fahie
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Highlighting that the Territory has averted some 3700 projected COVID-19 cases, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has raised serious concerns that residents of the Virgin Islands (VI) are becoming complacent regarding the guidelines to safeguard against coronavirus.
Gov Jaspert blames COVID-19 for late tabling of BVI Airways report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI) His Excellency, Augustus J.U. Jaspert has finally broken his silence surrounding the late tabling of the controversial BVI Airways audit report in the House of Assembly, casting the blame on COVID-19 and the handling of the pandemic locally.
Constitutional review docs to be brought to Cabinet 'as matter of urgency'- Hon Fahie
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Noting that it has been 13 years since the most recent review of the Virgin Islands (VI) Constitution, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says now more than ever a constitutional review is needed.
VI 'Consumer Protection Act, 2020' passes in HoA
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - The long-awaited Virgin Islands 'Consumer Protection Act, 2020' was passed tonight, June 8, 2020, with amendments in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) held at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola.
Reports of persons entering VI & breaching quarantine order untrue- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As part of efforts to protect the Virgin Islands against the Novel Coronavirus, all Virgin Islanders, Belongers, Permanent Residents and Naturalised Citizens currently entering the Territory have to undergo a 14-day mandatory quarantine at a facility approved by Government.
'Digitise aspects of your business & get it online' - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Addressing the economic impacts of COVID-19 on businesses around the world, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on local businesses in the Virgin Islands (VI) to start making moves to take advantage of technology and overcome shortfalls while boosting trade.
‘We don’t want racism here’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the world shifts its focus from COVID-19 to racial injustice, particularly towards people of colour, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said he never wishes to see the Virgin Islands become a place where public demonstrations have to take place because of racial inequality.
Hon Fraser cites 'fear' in HoA failing to reprimand Governor
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Senior Opposition Member, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) believes that it was 'fear' which prevented Legislators in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) from supporting his motion to have Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert reprimanded.
COVID-19 Stimulus: TPP slashes rents up to 100% for tenants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a new economic response initiative as part of the COVID-19 stimulus plans of the Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) led government, the Tortola Pier Park Ltd (TPPL) will be moving to payout dividends to shareholders as well as slash rents for eligible tenants at the facility.
‘People want to make charitable contributions in BVI’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of the things I have recognised as Minister of Finance is that people want to make charitable contributions in the BVI,” said Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) during remarks at the launch of the BVI Resilience Fund today, Thursday, June 4, 2020.
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