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2021 Budget gets assent! Comes into force on Jan 1

-Budged leading on innovation according to Premier Andrew A. Fahie
Acting Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency David D. Archer Jr. has given assent to the 2021 National Budget which is to the tune of $402,123,046. Photo: GIS/Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) highlighted that it was the third budget passed in the House of Assembly in 22 months by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, noting that the last two were passed within the time frame. Photo: GIS/File
Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) highlighted that it was the third budget passed in the House of Assembly in 22 months by the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government, noting that the last two were passed within the time frame. Photo: GIS/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Acting Governor of the Virgin Islands, His Excellency David D. Archer Jr has given assent to the 2021 National Budget which is to the tune of $402,123,046.

The budget was passed on December 14, 2020, following a day-long debate in the House of Assembly (HoA), which according to Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said was “committed to God for assent.”

The confirmation for the assent of the 2021 Budget was given via the Official Gazette issued today, December 24, 2020, which states that the budget will come into effect on January 1, 2021.

Leading on innovation 

The budget, which is the third since the Premier Fahie led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government took office in 2019, was held under the theme, “INNOVATION: Building a stable, diverse, competitive economy with strong industries and partnerships for regional and international trade, by building and harnessing the creative capacity of our human capital.”

Notably, the Bill was voted for by seven members who were present in the House of Assembly, including Opposition Legislator Hon, Julian Fraser RA (R3).

Outgoing Governor, His Excellency Augustus J.U. Jaspert is currently out of the territory until January 7, 2021, during which time, Mr Archer Jr. will act in the capacity of Governor.

10 Responses to “2021 Budget gets assent! Comes into force on Jan 1”

  • facts (24/12/2020, 17:07) Like (5) Dislike (9) Reply
    That’s why we need our own governor thank you mr archer
    • @facts (25/12/2020, 01:38) Like (4) Dislike (3) Reply
      Agreed we need our own Governor. You are thinking just the way the media wants you to.
    • good (25/12/2020, 06:01) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
      Why doesn’t he approve the numerous other pieces of legislation that Jonah has refused to sign.
      • @good (25/12/2020, 09:45) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
        Since he is acting as the UK/Queen's representative he should issue an apology for slavery on their behalf on call on them to issue one.
        • @@good (25/12/2020, 13:54) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
          Would that be even a fair thing to do at this time;
          Perhaps there are some restrictions.
  • pat (24/12/2020, 17:13) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Now time to help the people
  • time will tell (24/12/2020, 21:12) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
    1.2 billion blown
  • ccc (25/12/2020, 09:18) Like (2) Dislike (6) Reply
    What I like about this government is they are not corupt like the last one
  • curfew christmas (25/12/2020, 13:13) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    if you are black and doing the slave masters works,what are you?
  • Thinker (25/12/2020, 13:19) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Acting Governor (local) allowed to assent the 2021 budget so that those who may be dissatisfied with actual spending cannot blame our European partner(s) in any way. Our budget, our spending. Yah know how we does get passionate when the money ain't coming our way? AND, if we have issues sticking to OUR budget turning to our mother country for financial assistance going to be that much more complicated. Just thinking....


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