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Three Immigration detainees recaptured

Three Immigration detainees recaptured

The Immigration Department has recaptured three of the detainees who escaped from the Immigration detention facility late last week. The search is still ongoing for the others who remain at large. The three illegal immigrants recaptured were identified Milson Catul, […]

by / on March 15, 2022 at 6:35 AM /
Work permit renewal backlog to be cleared within a month — Premier

Work permit renewal backlog to be cleared within a month — Premier

Premier Andrew Fahie has promised that all work permit renewals that remain pending with the Labour Department will be resolved within a month from this week. The Premier gave that assurance during a press conference last Friday. At the time, […]

by / on March 14, 2022 at 8:35 AM /
Gov’t establishes task force to police against price gouging

Gov’t establishes task force to police against price gouging

Premier Andrew Fahie has announced that a new task force will be established to monitor gas prices and other goods to ensure businesses do not increase their prices unjustifiably. Speaking at a press conference last night, Fahie issued a stern […]

by / on March 14, 2022 at 7:52 AM /
Premier still pushing for allowance for retired legislators

Premier still pushing for allowance for retired legislators

Premier Andrew Fahie said he remains committed to paying an allowance to retired elected officials and their families because of their sacrifices and service to the Virgin Islands. Speaking at a media session on Friday, the territory cannot turn its […]

by / on March 14, 2022 at 7:30 AM /
VINO's owner and House of Assembly Speaker, Julian Willock

Govt’s committee gets extension to decide on Willock’s legal fees

A further extension has been sought and granted to a committee established to determine whether House Speaker Julian Willock should shoulder the legal costs he incurred before the High Court last year. Willock was deemed personally liable by the court […]

by / on March 14, 2022 at 7:23 AM /
New OneMart opens in Baughers Bay

New OneMart opens in Baughers Bay

A new OneMart Superstore was opened in Baughers Bay last Friday to bring convenient shopping to the people of that community and neighbouring areas. Speaking at the official opening ceremony, the Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Shereen Flax-Charles […]

by / on March 14, 2022 at 6:45 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Premier hopes for thorough investigation into Frandie’s death

While police investigations into the tragic death of local musician and volleyball player Frandie Martin Jr remain ongoing, persons close to the deceased have questioned the reason for the lengthy delay in bringing charges or a resolution to the matter. […]

by / on March 14, 2022 at 6:23 AM /
The SSM funded the COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Grant Programme  disbursed by the Premier's Office.

Government in dialogue with SSB for loans to fund projects

Premier Andrew Fahie said the government is in dialogue with the Social Security Board (SSB) for a loan to complete several projects they have in the pipeline. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Fahie said he cannot disclose the […]

by / on March 12, 2022 at 3:17 PM /
White Bay Beach on Jost Van Dyke.

BVI and USVI agree to reciprocal certification for commercial vessels

  The BVI and United States Virgin Islands have agreed to a reciprocal certification where both territories will recognise licenses issued by the relevant authorities for commercial vessels. Speaking at a one-on-one media session earlier today, the Premier said the […]

by / on March 11, 2022 at 1:58 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Fahie rubbishes claims that only $50K budgeted for farming

Claims that the government only allotted $50,000 for fishing and farming in the territory’s budget have been rubbished by Premier and Minister of Finance, Andrew Fahie. The Premier indicated that a layperson would see that figure if they look at […]

by / on March 11, 2022 at 8:27 AM /