Premier Andrew Fahie has denounced allegations which suggests that the recently assented-to Computer Misuse and Cybercrime (Amendment) Act of 2019 is geared towards stifling freedom of speech in the territory. The leader of government business made the statement in Tuesday’s […]
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Gov’t owes over $5M in unpaid vouchers — Premier
Premier and Minister for Finance Andrew Fahie has said the Government of the Virgin Islands owes more than $5 million in unpaid vouchers. Premier Fahie gave that indication during the Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly. He said: “The […]
Don’t quit your job when starting a business, banker advises
Persons desirous of becoming business owners have been told that they should not abandon their jobs while starting a business. That advice came from Banco Popular representative, Darren Vanterpool. Delivering an address at the ‘Lunch and Learn on Loans, organized […]
Premier refutes Governor’s claim that gov’t not supporting RDA
Premier Andrew Fahie has refuted claims that his government has not been in support of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) since taking office in February 2019. Premier Fahie made that assertion in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, weeks […]
BVI Airways planes found! Reportedly sold twice since 2017
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Premier Andrew Fahie has revealed that the two aircraft associated with the botched BVI Airways deal under the previous NDP administration have been found and are presently operating in Australia. Premier Fahie made the […]
Overhaul of faulty East End, CGB sewerage systems to begin this year
Minister for Utilities Kye Rymer is promising to commence work on the faulty East End/Long Look and Cane Garden Bay sewerage network this year. The minister said during Thursday’s sitting of the House of Assembly that these two areas will […]
High Surf Advisory in effect till Thursday as BVI experiences ‘shower activity’
A high surf advisory is in effect for the British Virgin Islands as the territory continues to experience intermittent rainfall that may continue to affect the territory for the next 48 hours, at least. A weather bulletin from the Department […]
Tourist Board introducing Wireless Network Strategic Plan in BVI
The BVI Tourist Board is planning to introduce a Wireless Network Strategic Plan in the British Virgin Islands. Premier Andrew Fahie made the announcement during a recent session of the House of Assembly, where he said government is making the […]
Over 200 persons approved for housing assistance to date
More than 200 residents are set to benefit from the Housing Recovery Assistance Programme, Social Development Minister Carvin Malone has said. Malone, who was at the time addressing Thursday’s sitting of the House of Assembly said a total of 562 […]
Premier assures the safety of BVI offices in coronavirus-hit China
Government has given assurance that all the necessary safety measures are in place to protect the BVI overseas offices and overseas employees in China from the Novel coronavirus outbreak. Premier Andrew Fahie in a recent session in the House of […]
