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2-week gun & offensive weapon amnesty starts April 4, 2022– RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A two-week Firearm and Offensive Weapon Amnesty will begin Monday, April 4, 2022, in the Virgin Islands according to information coming out of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).
Premier: Ensuring compliance in marine sector is ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said ensuring that the marine sector is in compliance with the safety laws of the country is critical.
Airlines express interest in direct flights to VI from US
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several airlines have expressed interests in conducting direct flights to the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) from the US mainland, and there is a possibility such a service could become a reality later this year.
Unlawful conduct, gun crimes have no place in VI society– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has once again condemned violence in all forms in the VI, regardless of who the perpetrator may be.
Fuel import duty to reduce by 50%; Customs duty on all goods to reduce to 5%- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of the Virgin Islands are set to benefit from another round of economic stimulus, this time it will be on customs and fuel import duties, Premier and Minister for Finance Hon. Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said.
'People with guns don’t want to give them up' – Bishop Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Pastor at the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Bishop John I. Cline has questioned what effectiveness a recently announced gun amnesty would have to rid the Virgin Islands of illegal guns.
'Good progress' being made with UK on advancing Medical Marijuana in VI- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The VI 'Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Act, 2020' was passed with amendments since June 30, 2020, in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), however, the bill is yet to become law until it is assented to by the United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Frenchman’s Cay Bridge construction actively underway
FRENCHMAN’S CAY, VI- Construction of the new Frenchman’s Cay Bridge is in progress and in a few months residents and visitors will be able to use a stronger and safer bridge.
'The people of Ukraine deserve to live in peace'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has lauded the response of the United Kingdom (UK) and Overseas Territories (OTs) to the Ukraine crisis at bilateral talks in the Territory with Overseas Territories Minister The Right Honourable Amanda A. Milling on March 18, 2022.
'Rewrite laws' that no longer work for yachting industry- Andrew Ball
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairperson of the BVI Marine Association Mr Andrew Ball said while he understands the shock and scramble to get the local yachting industry regularised as it relates to the territory's laws and compliance, it was the loose enforcing of the laws that set a quantum regarding how the industry operated.
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