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Gov’t monitoring reports that BVI being demoted to EU Grey List
Premier Andrew Fahie acknowledged that the government is currently monitoring a developing situation where rumours are circulating that the territory will return to the European Union’s (EU) ‘grey list’ of tax-havens.
Int'l Financial Services Conference A Success
Over 100 financial services professionals in the British Virgin Islands, visiting guests and speakers from the United Kingdom, France, the United States, Dubai, Panama, Bahamas, Anguilla, St Kitts and Nevis, participated in the two-day, ...
Premier Slams UK’s Double Standards On Belongership
Premier and Minister for Finance Hon. Andrew Fahie has defended the territory’s position on granting belongership to non-locals who have contributed to the development of the British Virgin Islands.
60 Guests Enjoy BVI As Cruise Ships Return
A total of 60 guests disembarked from Seabourn Odyssey, the first cruise ship to dork at the C. B. Romney Tortola Pier Park today, October 13.
Cruise tourism restart: VI welcomes first cruise ship today!
At 9:00 am, today, October 13, 2021, the Virgin Islands is expected to welcome Seabourn Odyssey with a total of 462 guests, according to the Virgin Islands Ports Authority’s website, representing the first cruise ship with passengers to ...
Premier questions if blatant UK corruption is benchmark for VI’s good governance
Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called out the blatant corruption in the United Kingdom’s management of its COVID-19 pandemic and asked whether that is the benchmark the Virgin Islands (V...
Government won’t sacrifice people’s safety during cruise season
The government has said it will not sacrifice the safety of its people despite the reopening of the ports for the cruise ship season.
Suicides likely averted with COVID grant $$ to churches - Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has suggested that his government’s COVID-19 assistance grants given to religious organisations last year likely prevented suicides in the BVI.
Why rush to audit stimulus? Premier suggests collusion
Premier Andrew Fahie has questioned the apparent ‘rush’ to execute an audit of his government’s COVID-19 stimulus grants, arguing that ulterior motives may have been afoot.
East End police removing derelicts along roadways
The East End Police Station is leading an initiative to remove abandoned and neglected vehicles that line the roadways of the eastern side of Tortola.
Premier strives to ‘clear BVI’s good name’ at COI hearing
Premier Andrew Fahie has said his focus is now set squarely on clearing the BVI’s name after it was tarnished by the Commission of Inquiry (COI) and United Kingdom (UK) officials with allegations of corruption and poor governance.
BVI Guv okays bills to deter financial crime
Six bills designed in large part to deter financial crime took effect recently after receiving assent from Governor John Rankin.
146 graduate from HLSCC in separate ceremonies
146 Students have graduated from the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) for 2021, in the first ever two-part graduation held at the College’s Paraquita Bay campus in Tortola.
COI: System for HOA’s Register of Interests not working very well (though the UK has even worse)
A system currently in place for House of Assembly (HOA) members to report their financial interests has been described by the Commission of Inquiry (COI) as ‘not working very well’, says Mr Gary Hickinbottom, The Bogeyman who came from a...
Gov’t offering special visa waiver to boost tourism
The British Virgin Islands will be relaxing its entry requirements by opening up the territory to select nationalities that currently need a visa to enter the territory.
Investigation must protect the anonymity of any witness who wants to give evidence anonymously. Nothing wrong about that.
Re: BVI Commission of Inquiry. Every proper legal process has two parts: Investigation and the legal concluding ("verdict"."conclusion"). The Investigation part doesn’t have to be public. For the Investigation to be effective, it must mo...
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Legend Lebron R. James & Lakers win 17th NBA title
On Sunday evening, October 11, 2020, the Los Angeles Lakers became champions for the 17th time with a 106-93 win over the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals played in Florida, USA.
Probed launched into whether law enforcers involved in recent cross-border smuggling
A probe has been launched into allegations that some law enforcement officials in the British Virgin Islands may be engaged in, or facilitating the cross-border smuggling trade.
COVID a reminder of the reason for the season! Emancipation had evolved into 'misrepresentation'
While the COVID-19 pandemic has mostly shifted the emancipation festivities to the virtual platform, Minister for Culture Dr Natalio Wheatley has said he believes it will force residents to remember the true reason for the celebrations.
Select travellers banned! Social gatherings now limited to 30 persons
While announcing heighten travel restrictions to the BVI, the Andrew Fahie-led administration has issued a new advisory that requires residents to limit the number of persons at social gatherings; including funerals and weddings.
Premier Talks Regional Trade
In his vision for a BVI with a diversified economy, Premier and Minister for Finance, Hon. Andrew Fahie said he sees regional trade playing an integral role. In fact, Hon Fahie in a statement on October 23 said that he envisions a BVI th...
Hong Kong Protests Pose No Issue For BVI Financial Services
The BVI’s Asia based financial services office has not been affected by the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, neither has the demonstrations affected Territory’s business in that region. This announcement was made by Premier and Minister fo...
Banco Popular taking shape on Virgin Gorda
With the Premier Andrew A. Fahie administration yet to name the official October 2019 opening date for Banco Popular on Virgin Gorda, the building for the much-needed service on the island is finally taking shape.
Incinerator part still not shipped, but repairs 'nearing completion'
Electricity has been restored to the incinerator at Pockwood Pond, and repairs are “nearing completion” even though a needed part still has not been shipped from the United States, government announced on Oct. 1.
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