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March 6th, 2019
First Cabinet Meeting set for March 7, 2019 on VG

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), in consultation with the Governor Mr Augustus J.U. Jaspert, has decided that the first meeting of the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands (VI) be held on the Sister Island of Virgin Gorda this Thursday, March 7, 2019 at the Village Cafe & Restaurant (Olde Yard Village).

February 8th, 2019
Cabinet Appoints BVI Health Services Authority Board Members

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the appointment of new members to serve on the BVI Health Services Authority Board for the next two years consecutively.

January 23rd, 2019
More money budgeted to drive 2 former Legislators

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - While it is not clear what policy led to former Legislators in the Virgin Islands (VI) becoming eligible for state-sponsored transportation, more money has been approved to drive two former members around.

November 23rd, 2018
Trefor A. Grant confirmed as Ports Authority Chairman

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - National Democratic Party (NDP) insiders with Honourable Myron V. Walwyn's (AL) wing, have confirmed with this publication that Cabinet agreed at its Thursday, November 22, 2018, meeting, to appoint Mr Trefor A. Grant, as the Chairman of the BVI Ports Authority for three years.

November 5th, 2018
Cabinet grants approval for RVIPF lease space & more

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands, chaired by His Excellency Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert at a meeting on October 18, 2018, at the Premier’s Office recently granted approval for a number of items.

April 6th, 2017
Was there a Cabinet boycott in protest of Governor?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was Wednesday March 29, 2017 that the Government of Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) reportedly boycotted a Cabinet meeting.

July 20th, 2016
Cabinet approves VI Visa Exemption Programme; Effective Sept 1, 2016

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet has approved the implementation of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Visa Exemption Programme that will go into effect from Thursday, September 1, 2016.

December 30th, 2014
Governor-elect Mapp announced several Cabinet nominees

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI - Governor elect of the United States Virgin Islands Kenneth E. Mapp has nominated several persons to be part of his Cabinet following his swearing in as Governor on January 5, 2015.

November 5th, 2014
‘Increase is a must!’ – BVIHSA Chairman John I. Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Board of Directors for BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Bishop John I. Cline said an increase in hospital fees is unavoidable despite who is in government as they are in a dastardly state of not being able to pay their bills and have had cause to close key units of the hospital for the lack of funds.

November 19th, 2013
UPDATE: Ron R. Potter is new Chairman of BVIEC Board!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Board of Directors will have a new Chairman in Virgin Islander Mr Ron R. Potter come December 1, 2013.

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