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Gov’t delivered almost $330M in revenues despite COVID-19– Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Member of Her Majesty’s Opposition, Hon Mark Vanterpool (R4) said he is thankful that in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Fahie Government was still able to generate nearly $330 Million in revenue.
2022 Budget passed to tune of $397,174,331
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - After some three weeks of Standing Finance Committee (SFC) hearings, and two days of virtual debates, the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) late last evening December 15, 2021, approved the Government’s 2022 National Budget.
VI & UK agree to move forward with talks on medical marijuana– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The United Kingdom (UK), which has been stalling the establishment of the medical marijuana industry in the Virgin Islands (VI), even while the colonial power benefits from the same industry, has agreed to talks with the VI on the way forward. This is according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), who was recently in the UK for a Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meeting.
House of Assembly ensuring a smooth budget process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands is ensuring a smooth process for the passing of the Territory’s 2022 budget.
W&SD losing approximately $22M annually- Finance Minister
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has bemoaned that the Water and Sewerage Department (WSD) is carrying serious deficits of more than $20 million each year; however, that will soon change.
Gaming Commission Board to be setup no later than Jan 1, 2022- Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The territory is making concrete moves to establish its gambling and gaming sector, with the establishment of a Gaming Commission Board.
Medical marijuana industry delayed ‘but will not be denied’- Premier Fahie
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R) has pointed out that the United Kingdom's delay of the territory’s medical marijuana industry is one that continues to rob the country of proven economic benefits.
Budget 2022: Premier Fahie to present 4th budget in less than 3 years
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Virgins Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) will this morning November 11, 2021, present the Appropriation (2022) Act, 2021, better known as the 2022 Budget, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola.
Rosan-Jones calls on Gov’t workers to ‘sick-out’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Government critic and talk show host, Rosemary Cindy Rosan-Jones has called on Government workers to stage a massive sick-out over her personal grievances with the Andrew A. Fahie (R1) administration and House of Assembly Speaker, Hon Julian Willock.
Disagree without 'degrading character' – Premier Fahie urges
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on persons in the VI to remember their culture as it related to respect and values, especially when disagreeing on an issue.