Premier and Minister with senior responsibility for Tourism Andrew Fahie has said the British Virgin Islands will soon have a National Tourism Plan. The Premier, who was speaking in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, said the plan is currently […]
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Work on JVD Ferry Dock to resume in March, project to cost over $250K
Following a few months’ hiatus on the project, works on the Jost Van Dyke Ferry Dock is expected to resume next month, Premier Andrew Fahie has stated. Speaking at Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, the Premier explained that […]
Territory-wide protected areas expanding — Wheatley
Natural Resources Minister Vincent Wheatley said the number of protected areas in the British Virgin Islands is about to expand. Addressing Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, the minister said it is a way to conserve the valuable natural […]
Gov’t names persons who were BVI Airways shareholders! Some are BVI residents
Premier Andrew Fahie has revealed the names of persons who were shareholders in BVI Airways; some of which are residents in the territory. Answering questions posed by Opposition legislator Julian Fraser during Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, Premier […]
‘VIP gov’t will never silence media’, says Premier after controversial Cybercrime law amendment
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 […]
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 […]
