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February 28th, 2022
‘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.

February 28th, 2022
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.

February 24th, 2022
‘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.

February 16th, 2022
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.

February 14th, 2022
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.

February 14th, 2022
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.

February 10th, 2022
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.

February 7th, 2022
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.

January 31st, 2022
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.

January 29th, 2022
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.

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