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No fees yet for public’s use of A.O. Shirley Grounds- Eustace C. Freeman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some members of the public, particularly walkers and joggers, have been complaining that they have been asked to pay $30.00 per month to use the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds, and that the gates to the grounds have been padlocked, making the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex the only way to access the facility.
Premier justifies drinking 'strong drinks' with Jesus turning water to wine
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said he is pleased with the level of consultation for the Liquor Licences Act, 2019, noting that it was important that a cross-section of persons was engaged.
CRC Chair pleased with level of interaction @ 1st community meeting
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chairperson of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Mrs Lisa Penn-Lettsome has expressed satisfaction with the level of interaction received at the CRC’s first community meeting, which was held at West End Community Centre on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Disappointing turnout @ first Constitutional Review consultation meeting- Hon Malone
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member and At Large Representative Hon Carvin Malone has expressed disappointment at the turnout for the first consultation meeting of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) held at West End Community Centre on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Consultation on amendments to AML/CFT Legislation
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI– The BVI Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”) welcomes the public’s feedback, opinions and comments on the proposed amendments to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations and Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Code of Practice.
Public invited to final review of Nat'l Sustainable Development Plan- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The VI public as well as industry stakeholders are being invited for the final review of the Government’s National Sustainable Development Plan and offer comments, recommendations, and submissions.
Lisa Penn-Lettsome tipped to Chair Constitutional Reform Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Now long overdue, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has set up the Territory’s Constitutional Reform Committee to look at changes needed to the Virgin Islands’ Constitution of 2007.
Voice of people on port fees 'must be heard & respected'- Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration is in the process of finding a solution to the escalated fees introduced by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) last month.
VI consultations on Sustainable Development Plan moves forward
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is engaging stakeholders in a series of public consultations on a National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) for the [British] Virgin Islands.
‘You don’t need no RDA!’- Julio S. Henry
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Recalling the historic and proud achievement in 1978 by the late Chief Minister Mr Willard Wheatley, who took the Virgin Islands out of Grant-in-Aid, which then resulted in the turnaround of the Virgin Islands economy, commentator Julio S. Henry aka’ Sam’ has urged Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to renegotiate the terms and conditions of the United Kingdom Loan Guarantee or refuse the offer.
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