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VI remains on Russia’s sanctions list; Other OTs added
MOSCOW, Russia- Russia expanded its sanctions list on Sunday, October 30, 2022, to include all British Overseas Territories, accusing them of "unfriendly actions" against Moscow.
VI freezes estimated US $400M in assets linked to Russia
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI - The [British] Virgin Islands has begun taking all requisite steps to ensure that it adheres to its international obligations as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom relating to sanctions against Russia.
Be ‘proactive’ & 'prepare' for uncertainties caused by Putin’s War– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister for Finance Hon. Andrew A. Fahie (R1) wants residents of the Virgin Islands to be proactive and prepare for the uncertainties that will come as a result of the ongoing war on Ukraine by Russia.
BVI & Anguilla included on Russia's 'unfriendly' states list
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After being placed on a list of 36 countries banned from Russia’s airspace, the [British] Virgin Islands, along with fellow British Overseas Territory Anguilla, has now found itself on a list of ‘unfriendly countries’ by Russia.
Brace for inflation, hardships coming out of Ukraine invasion– Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5), along with Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), has warned that the territory may feel the effects of the invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces and its impacts on global fuel and trade.
VI among 36 countries banned from Russian airspace
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands has found itself on a list of 36 countries banned from Russia’s airspace.
‘Right to self-determination’ must be respected- VI Gov’t on Russia-Ukraine conflict
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the [British] Virgin Islands says it continues to monitor, with immense concern, the situation in Europe in regards to the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine and Russia and the global community, which situation continues to evolve and escalate.
Mueller’s Report – Doubting the Obvious & Ourselves
By Alfred C. Frett
Mueller’s Report was completed and delivered to the Attorney General but after seeing the Court’s decisions on Manafort and other cases, one would have to dismiss commonsense and reality to believe there was ‘No Collusion between Trump and Russia’
2 VI juniors to attend World Cup 2018
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ryan Ramlall and Deshawn Richardson will be attending to the World Cup 2018 in Russia as part of “Gazprom Football For Friendship”, an international children’s social programme supported by Soccer’s World Governing Body, FIFA and UEFA.
Did Russia, Wikileaks, FBI & GOP steal the US Elections?
Alred C. Frett
Pain & Sorrow make us cry but Weeping does not make us see things clearer:
For the past weeks we had a reduction in Funerals and we should all be feeling good so it is unfortunate to see the Sorrow and Tears of those who seem to have lost a loved one following the results of the US Presidential Election… Maybe we shouldn’t care but we must because America casts a large Shadow which may serve to shelter us from Rain or deprive us of Sunlight.