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'We don’t want to give up our birthrights for a bowl of soup'- Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has fired back at claims that the recovery of the Virgin Islands (VI) post-Irma and Maria of 2017 is moving too slow as insinuated by Governor of the VI, H.E. Augustus J. U. Jaspert during a recent meeting press conference.
'Our action to BREXIT should not be a reaction!'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Outspoken ZBVI 780 radio moderator and pastor, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has challenged the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to have more dialogues regarding the issues surrounding Brexit and the future of the VI under a United Kingdom outside of the European Union (EU).
Governor delaying Cyber Crime Bill over 'free speech' concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Already debated and passed in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), the Government proposed Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Amendment Act of 2019 has been in the hands of the Territory's Governor, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert for assent since late 2019.
Gov Jaspert says RDA lacked support from Gov't; Premier Fahie says not so!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following Virgin Islands News Online’s (VINO) first and accurate story earlier today, January 14, 2020 about the resignation of CEO of the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), Mr Paul D. Bayly, Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert accused Government of not fully supporting the RDA, which drew a counter response by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Walwyn ESHS wall investigation heading to DPP Office - CoP Matthews
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police (CoP) at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Mr Michael B. Matthews says the investigation into the $1.6M Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) wall project commissioned by Myron V. Walwyn in 2016—while serving as Minister of Education under the National Democratic Party—has been completed and is now heading to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for further action.
Time for action on good governance, accountability – Gov Jaspert to Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency Governor Augustus J.U Jaspert says he hopes talks of good governance and accountability are more than just buzz words of the Virgin Islands Party-led Government in 2020.
'Clear reduction in robberies & firearm incidents' during festive season- CoP Matthews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Commissioner of Police at the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Mr Michael B. Matthews has indicated that during the 2019 Christmas season, the force saw a reduction in robberies and firearm incidents as a result of strategic policing activity.
VI to kickoff 2020 with fully approved budget - Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When the new year begins on January 1, 2020, the Virgin Islands will embark on its $414,008,611.00 National Budget for that year that was passed at the Second Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly on Friday, December 13, 2019, then subsequently sent to Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert for assent.
Governor's Office looking to procure new $80K Lexus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Even as the Territory is still in talks with the United Kingdom (UK) over the Loan Guarantee to secure funding for hurricane recovery and development, the Office of the Queen's representative, His Excellency Mr Augusts J. U. Jaspert, has its eyes set on two new luxury vehicles.
Another Christmas in ‘far from ideal conditions’- Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It appears His Excellency Governor Augustus J.U Jaspert is not too impressed by the state of recovery since the 2017 hurricanes destroyed the Virgin Islands.
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