Premier Andrew Fahie has hit back at accusations by Opposition Leader Marlon Penn that his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government does not care about the agriculture industry and has left the fishing industry for dead. Penn said the VIP government […]
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Premier says festival will be properly financed this year
Premier Andrew Fahie has sought to assure the public that Emancipation festivities are expected to go ahead as planned and will be properly financed by the government this year. Speaking to members of the media last Friday, Fahie said the […]
Penn suggests gov’t crackdown on price gouging just a ‘smokescreen’
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has aimed criticism at the government’s plans to clamp down on price gouging, stating that without sound knowledge, proper execution and legal authority; the attempt is just a smokescreen. In a press release dated Tuesday March […]
Gov’t will still implement publicly accessible registers of beneficial ownership
The government has indicated that it remains committed to collaborating with the United Kingdom government to create publicly accessible registers of beneficial ownership for companies in the territory. Speaking at a media session on Friday, Premier Andrew Fahie said he […]
‘Justice For Jaimez’ Committee to host vigil to protest gun violence
The Justice for Jaimez Committee will host a candlelight vigil to protest gun violence in the Virgin Islands this coming weekend. The event will be held on March 19 at Queen Elizabeth Park II and is expected to begin at […]
Premier mum about government’s current COI legal fees
Premier Andrew Fahie has declined to give any indication of how much may have been spent thus far on the government’s legal defence in the Commission of Inquiry (COI). A report from the twice extended COI is due to be […]
Govt’s response to price gouging ‘woefully inadequate’ — Walwyn
Former National Democratic Party (NDP) Chairman, Myron Walwyn has advocated for a reduction or suspension of import duties and other fees in the territory. His suggestion, while examining the government’s recent response to reports of price gouging, was among several […]
HLSCC and TAG sign MOU for auto mechanics training, job placement
The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and local automotive business, Tortola Auto Group (TAG) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to train students in mechanics and help with job placements and internships. Speaking at the signing ceremony last […]
STT businessman accused of having criminal proceeds denied bail
A St Thomas businessman pleaded not guilty to possession of criminal proceeds when he appeared in the Magistrate’s Court on Monday, March 14. Keyon Smith, a United States citizen, was charged with having $83,732 in his possession which, according to […]
‘They never want anything good in District One’ — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has come out against persons that have questioned whether the government is able to fund the West End ferry terminal project. The Premier previously disclosed that $11 million has been spent on the project thus far, but […]
