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PREMIER ANDREW FAHIE BACK PEDDLES ON “NDP MOST CORRUPT GOVERNMENT’ STATEMENT WHEN PUT TO HIM BY THE COI; “I CAN’T SAY IF THERE WERE CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES, BECAUSE UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY YOU’RE INNOCENT. I JUST SAW IT AS CORRUPTION NOT JUST THE MERE FACT OF PLANES OR WHATEVER WALL OR SO, I SAW THE WHOLE SYSTEM AS CORRUPT. AT THAT TIME WERE WE PROBABLY LOOKING AT THIS INCORRECTLY.” -PREMIER FAHIE (THE WITNESS)

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Leader of Government business the Hon. Andrew A Fahie has on many occasions publically referred to the National Democratic Party (NDP) as the most corrupt Government in the modern history of the Virgin Islands calling them morally and politically bankrupt, particularly while sitting on the opposition during the period of 2015-2018. In 2015, during his … Continued

BVI CALLS FOR ACS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS TO RECEIVE RECOVERY SUPPORT

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The British Virgin Islands has called for the Associate Members of the Association of Caribbean States (ACS) to continue to be included in the regional organisation’s COVID-19 response and future initiatives aimed at post-pandemic recovery. Speaking at the virtual 5th ACS International Cooperation Conference that attracted more than 80 potential donors and development partners, Special Envoy of the Premier … Continued

BVI RED CROSS URGES RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES TO BE PREPARED AHEAD OF “ABOVE AVERAGE” HURRICANE SEASON

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The BVI Red Cross Association is urging all residents and businesses to be prepared ahead of the busy predicted 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season which officially commences from today Tuesday June 1. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) this year’s hurricane season, which runs through November 30, is predicted to yield 13 to … Continued

BVI Red Cross Director Stacy Lloyd inspecting contingency stock

REGIONAL BODIES MUST STEP UP

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OPINION: ADÉX – WRITER & VISUAL ARTIST As we return to a sense of normalcy in North America over the Spring/Summer months, the number of Caribbean workers who travel abroad to work from the OECS will likely increase during this time. This is why regional bodies need to step-up its involvement in protecting its citizens … Continued

24 BECOME BRITISH OVERSEAS TERRITORIES CITIZENS

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Twenty-four persons recited the Oath of Allegiance and Pledge of Loyalty last week to complete the process of becoming British Overseas Territories Citizens (BOTC) of the Virgin Islands. His Excellency the Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, offered congratulations to the new citizens during a naturalisation ceremony at Government House. Governor Rankin said, “I hope and … Continued

FIRST LIVE COI HEARING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY JUNE 2 ON YOUTUBE

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The first live-stream display of the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) is scheduled for tomorrow Wednesday June 2, on social media platform YouTube. This is according to the Secretary to the Commission Steven Chandler, who made the disclosure during a media release on Monday May 31. Chandler stated that while the previous sittings of the … Continued

COI Secretary- Steven Chandler

TWO SENIOR OFFICERS PLACED ON LEAVE FOLLOWING PRISON STABBING TURN MURDER, INTERNAL INQUIRY LAUNCHED

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Two senior officers from Her Majesty’s Prison have been placed on administrative leave following a three-way stabbing that led to the murder of inmate Nickail Chambers. This was confirmed in an official statement released by the National Security Council which stated “Considering the matters at hand, the NSC later issued a decision, which instructed that … Continued