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‘Right to self-determination’ must be respected- VI Gov’t on Russia-Ukraine conflict
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the [British] Virgin Islands says it continues to monitor, with immense concern, the situation in Europe in regards to the ongoing conflict involving Ukraine and Russia and the global community, which situation continues to evolve and escalate.
HoA project not 'priority' right now– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the House of Assembly (HoA) refurbishment project will get done; however, it is not among the top priority projects of his administration.
‘Do not argue’ with ‘idle talk’ of nothing done on Sister Islands – Premier
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has warned the people to guard against ‘idle talk’ of persons proclaiming that nothing was done for the Sister Islands and Tortola under the Fahie administration.
Gov’t in weekly meetings with UK on Medical Marijuana Bill– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that in order to advance the assent of the Medical Marijuana Bill, his administration is now in weekly talks with the United Kingdom (UK) government.
Public given opportunity to meet Gov't Ministers without appointment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Commencing this week, members of the public will be able to meet with Ministers of Government to discuss any issues and recommendations without the need for an appointment.
VI conducting feasibility study for 'additional cruise pier'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that a feasibility study for an additional cruise pier is being undertaken with plans of making it a reality.
I have my receipts!'– Premier on construction of new home
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has dismissed claims suggesting he is abusing the public purse by using the same contractor on the Frenchman’s Cay Bridge to construct his new dwelling home.
Hon Fahie: Gov’t ‘definitely looking into’ 7% remittance tax
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that his administration is still reviewing the 7% tax on all monies leaving the Virgin Islands through money transfer services like Western Union and MoneyGram.
VIP Gov't ‘among highest’ C’bean rating for good financial stewardship- Premier
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI– The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has received a ‘AA-’ rating grade from the Caribbean Information and Credit Rating Services Limited (CariCRIS) over its good financial stewardship in the region.
Premier Fahie congratulates Barbados P.M. Mia A. Mottley on re-election
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has congratulated Prime Minister of the new Republic of Barbados, Honourable Mia Amor Mottley Q.C., M.P. on her resounding re-election victory on January 19, 2022, following the country’s monumental transition to that political status just over one month ago.