Andrew Fahie
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Leader of the opposition Marlon Penn says the ill-conceived decision by Premier Andrew Fahie and his government to hire Ministerial Political Advisors to the tune of more than one million dollars annually in consultancy fees is wrong and outrageous and must not be accepted. The opposition leader says the people of the BVI are in […]
Premier Fahie has addressed the issue where it is being said in some circles that the hospital and health services are cash strapped during this pandemic. The Premier made his comments during an interview recently.
Government Ministers including those holding the Junior Minister portfolios are to get Ministerial Portfolio Advisers, to be paid $120,000 per annum. That decision was made by Cabinet. The Cabinet says it approved the consultancy of Ministerial Political Adviser, similar to the model as used in the United Kingdom, where the Premier would be assigned no […]
With just over one thousand people vaccinated so far from the Drive- Thru initiative, there is a further push to have more persons take the jab. Dubbed “operation protect each other’, it is being spread across the districts. Premier Andrew Fahie said the drive continues today from 10am to 4pm at the Cappoon’s Bay recreation […]
Premier Andrew Fahie has hailed the launching of the online Work Permit System as it comes at a time when they must do business differently living and working in the New Regular with COVID-19. During the launch on Monday, Premier Fahie said having seen it in action, they can all agree that it is an […]
Outgoing Governor Augustus Jaspert has mandated the Commission of Inquiry into allegations of corruption to be in private as the terms of Reference has been laid out. During his live statement on Tuesday, Premier Andrew Fahie said it was his view that the Commission of Inquiry should be open to the public and broadcast live, […]
Saying that his Government has nothing to hide, Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew says he has written to outgoing Governor Augustus Jaspert, saying it is his government’s view that this Commission of Inquiry should be open to the public and broadcast live, including on the Internet, given the international interest that exists in this […]
A statement from Government said starting in March 2019, weeks after taking office, this Government Administration under the leadership of Premier Andrew Fahie made and continues to make inquiries of Governor Augustus Jaspert concerning the steps to be taken in an effort to clear the names of accused persons in relation to any of the […]
Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews’s contract ends soon, but the post will not be filled by a local person. A retired UK Police Officer will take up that post. Premier Andrew Fahie said recently that no locals were prepared for the position of Commissioner of Police. Click the link below for the audio version to […]
Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie has reported that the Virgin Islands remain on the white-lists of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the European Union (EU). In a broadcast on the Financial Services Industry, the Premier said these accolades underscore the BVI’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the global […]