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Local businessman Bettito Frett appeals to public to help save his ‘lifetime investments’
WICKHAM’S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- Faced with the prospect of losing his “lifetime investments” and feeling like he has run out of options, local businessman Bettito Frett has turned to the public for finance assistance, which he has promised to repay.
Ex-VI Premier Andrew A. Fahie reportedly requests another trial delay
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Ex-Premier of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Mr Andrew A. Fahie has reportedly asked a Florida court for more time to press United States (US) prosecutors about the identity of their confidential informant.
Andrew A. Fahie wants informant’s identity disclosed; Requests 2nd trial delay
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Former Premier of the Virgin Islands Mr Andrew A. Fahie, through his attorney, has made a request for a delay on his trial for alleged drug smuggling and money laundering conspiracy, according to court documents seen by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
Najan Christopher identified as 'rogue public officer'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre from sources within the National Unity Government is that Director of the International Affairs Secretariat Najan Christopher has been identified as the public officer who prepared the letter from the Premier’s Office that purports to endorse former Premier Andrew A. Fahie’s notice to a Florida Federal court that he is immune from arrest.
Governor Rankin rejects Cabinet's request for copy of CoI Report!
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre is that the United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has refused a request by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands to be given a copy of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report.
DPP no longer accepting letters of request for legal matters to discontinue
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has announced it is no longer accepting written requests for legal matters to be discontinued.
USVI Governor seeks new State of Emergency extension
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has made a request to the 34th Legislature seeking another 30-day extension to the current state of emergency declaration which expires on March 11, 2022.
Teachers begin receiving $300 stipend requested by Teachers Union
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Culture Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that a number of teachers have received the $300 promised by Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A Fahie (R1) in September 2021.
‘I was quoting a request’ for the 2 laptops- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Third District Representative, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) says he never requested two government laptops for his home use, rather, he was quoting a request from a parent who wanted assistance to access computers for their children.
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