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'Formal decision' on visa waiver for Guyanese likely in 2nd quarter of 2024– Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) says discussions are continuing on a possible visa waiver for Guyanese seeking to travel to the [British] Virgin Islands (VI).
‘We didn’t speak specifically about removal of Order in Council’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although holding the position that the Order in Council held in reserve to partially suspend the Virgin Islands VI) constitution is not representative of a modern partnership, the recent VI delegation to the United Kingdom (UK) did not make discussion for its removal a priority.
OT Minister to continue talks on Order in Council during VI visit- Premier
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said, as promised, he has started a discussion on the controversial Order in Council to suspend the Virgin Islands Constitution with the Minister of Overseas Territories, Commonwealth, Energy, Climate and Environment at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), the Rt Hon Lord Goldsmith of Richmond Park.
VI Gov't ‘even more confident’ of direct flights from US mainland later this year- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The long-awaited direct flights from the US mainland to the [British] Virgin Islands could likely become a reality in the fourth quarter of this year, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said.
‘I look forward to reviewing CoI report & discussing with Governor’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said he is looking forward to reviewing the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report and having initial discussions with Governor John J. Rankin, CMG on its contents and then travelling to the United Kingdom (UK) to engage in discussions with Minister for Overseas Territories Amanda A. Milling on the report.
Premier Fahie leads UN ECLAC discussions on COVID-19 recovery
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), chaired a High-Level Panel on ‘Challenges for Caribbean to Building Back Better from COVID-19’ at the virtually held 38th Session of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), October 26-28, 2020.
VI & UK having ‘good discussions’ on Recovery & Development Plan- Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With officials of the Virgin Islands and United Kingdom still in discussion over the Recovery and Development Plan submitted by the Government of the Virgin Islands to the United Kingdom (UK) as part of its request to draw down on the £300 UK Loan Guarantee, Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert said the teams have been having “good discussions” so far with the hope of concluding shortly.
Premier Fahie off to UK to seek ‘common ground’ on Loan Guarantee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “I want to assure all stakeholders that the Government of the Virgin Islands will be traveling to the UK with an open mind, and aiming to find common ground and to chart a course that is in the best interest of the generations of Virgin Islanders – now, tomorrow and in the further future.”
We can't leave discussions about marijuana alone anymore- Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The controversial topic about whether the Virgin Islands should legalise marijuana came to the fore today, February 14, 2017 and Leader of the Opposition Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) believes the Virgin Islands can no longer shy away from the discussion.
Premier dodges questions at press conference!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith was insistent that his government had nothing to hide when it came to negotiations regarding the cruise pier development project.