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economic stimulus

April 28, 2022

Stimulus awardees urged to account for spending

As part of an update on a variety of economic affairs, Premier Andrew Fahie went into further detail on how government plans to account for the $40 million granted by …

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by Dana Kampa
June 7, 2021

Stimulus recipients urged to disclose spending info soon

Residents who received cheques from the government through certain economic stimulus initiatives should quickly report how they spent the money, Premier Andrew Fahie said last week. “I want to remind …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 26, 2021

Stimulus info trickles out, but many gaps remain

Almost a year after government announced a $62.9 million economic stimulus package, many details on the spending still have not been released in spite of a lengthy statement on May …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 27, 2020

Stimulus status unclear as residents cry for help

On May 28, Premier Andrew Fahie unveiled a long-awaited stimulus package after two and a half months of promises and delays, outlining $62.9 million worth of spending designed to help …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 24, 2020

$4.4m paid in unemployment, Wheatley says

The government’s $10 million Unemployment Relief Fund has benefitted 3,457 people to the tune of $4,366,488, with 2,117 claims denied and 2,072 new ones still processing as of last Thursday, …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
June 4, 2020

$62.9m stimulus package unveiled

Long-anticipated stimulus measures to boost the economy and mitigate the financial effects of the Covid-19 pandemic were unveiled last week in the form of a $62.9 million package funded mostly …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
May 28, 2020

Premier, governor trade jabs over Protocols

“How much money do we allow for Covid-19?” Premier Andrew Fahie asked last Thursday during a press conference. “That, no one can answer. How much are we going to put …

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by Dana Kampa
May 20, 2020

CARTOON (May 14, 2020)

by BVI Beacon
May 14, 2020

Beaches and more businesses reopen

On Tuesday afternoon, Premier Andrew Fahie presided over his first coronavirus press conference since March 24, fielding questions from the media and reminding residents that “freedom” is in their “own …

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by Dana Kampa
May 8, 2020

Beaches to open Sunday, but bars, hotels to stay closed

Beaches throughout the territory will reopen on Sunday, but large gatherings will continue to be prohibited, government leaders announced Friday during a live Facebook broadcast that included Premier Andrew Fahie, …

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by Dana Kampa
May 6, 2020

CARTOON (April 30, 2020)

by BVI Beacon
Cartoon (April 30, 2020)

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