Statement By Premier Fahie : Upgrading of the JD Edwards System

Friday, 18 October 2019 - 8:28am

Mr. Speaker, I will now speak on the Oracle JD Edwards (JDE) software.

Statement By Premier Fahie: Strengthening Democracy, Transparency and Accountability

Friday, 18 October 2019 - 8:18am

Mr. Speaker, I am in a good place this morning because finally the Members of the opposition agree that questions and answering the questions asked is critically important in strengthening our democracy, transparency and accountability, especially if we are on our way to becoming self-reliant. I commend them for these questions.

Statement By Premier Fahie: Establishment of Virgin Islands Borrowing Committee

Friday, 18 October 2019 - 8:14am

Mr. Speaker, my Government continues to put the necessary structures in place to restore hope and prosperity for all of the people of the Virgin Islands.

Statement By Premier And Minister Of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie On The Recovery Of Our Territory - It’s About You

Monday, 30 September 2019 - 4:55pm

My people of the Virgin Islands Good day and God’s blessings to you.  You would recall that approximately two weeks ago I led a delegation to London to discuss with the United Kingdom Government, its offer of a Loan Guarantee for Recovery and Development projects in response to the damage arising from Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.  Please note that the discussions were not about a loan, but rather about the conditions around the loan guarantee.

Premier Fahie Shares Outcome Of Successful Meetings In The United Kingdom

Wednesday, 18 September 2019 - 5:24pm

The following is an excerpt from the statement given by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie during the Press Conference on the Report to the People On the Official Visit to the UK.

Statement By Honourable Andrew A. Fahie: Official Visit To The United Kingdom

Tuesday, 10 September 2019 - 12:23pm

Fellow Virgin Islanders and Residents, A pleasant Good Day and God’s Blessings to you.

In keeping with my pledge to keep you informed of all matters that are likely to have significant impact on your lives and interests as citizens, I wish to say that today I will be leading a delegation of officials of the Government of the Virgin Islands to the United Kingdom (UK) to discuss the conditions of the loan guarantee, among other areas. 

Response By Premier On De-Risking And Loss Of Correspondent Banking Relationships During The 67th Meeting Of The OECS Authority

Friday, 21 June 2019 - 3:37pm

De-risking continues to place excessive burdens on the region’s financial infrastructure and impedes our countries’ and territories’ abilities to effectively engage in global business and have sustainable economic growth. 

Filing Deadline Extended For Reporting Financial Institutions

Friday, 21 June 2019 - 1:14pm

Virgin Islands Financial Institutions (VIFIs) are notified that the filing deadline for US FATCA and Common Reporting Standards for the 2018 reporting financial year has been extended to Wednesday July 31.

Honourable Fahie Talks Transitioning Towards Sustainable Growth

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 - 6:01pm

The Government of the Virgin Islands is on a mission to transition the Territory towards sustainable growth, according to Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie.

2019 Budget Address By Premier And Minister Of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie

Wednesday, 3 April 2019 - 10:21am

Mr. Speaker, I move that the Bill shortly entitled the Appropriation Act, 2019 be read a second time and, in so doing, I invite this Honourable House to extend its customary indulgence in permitting me to deliver the 2019 Budget Address.

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