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Gov't rubbishes claims of developing a new digital currency
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Government has shut down claims that it is developing a new digital currency called 'BVI~LIFE' through a partnership with blockchain startup LifeLabs, as reported by some local and international media agencies.
Digital technology can be a driver to stimulate VI economy- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Speaking at the December 3, 2019 opening of the ‘BVI's Digital Economy symposium’ at Maria’s by the Sea, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the Virgin Islands (VI) has an opportunity to use digital currency as an economic driver that can stimulate its economy.
Internet service must improve ‘even if it means inviting new players’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With unreliable internet service despite the high costs a bugbear for ordinary citizens as well as businesses, and now the Government of the Virgin Islands seeking to embrace technology and innovation as opportunities for development of the economy, internet service providers have been put on notice to get their act together or risk seeing additional competition entering the market in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Tech companies looking to setup base in VI- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Even as the local telecommunications sector is in need of a major overhaul, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that several technology companies are looking to set up base in the Virgin Islands as his government continues to push for the diversification of the local economy.
CCT gifts iPhone 11 & free service to Miss BVI Bria A. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Reigning Miss BVI 2019/2020, Bria A. Smith was today, Friday, October 11, 2019, awarded a new iPhone 11, one-year phone service and one-year LTE 2 service by CCT for winning the Miss British Virgin Islands 2019 Pageant.
Gov't says VI's ICT policy remains a priority
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Information Communications and Technology (ICT) stakeholders had an opportunity to give their feedback on the Government’s draft National ICT Policy and Strategy at a workshop on July 26, 2019.
RDA wants VI to use more technology
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In what many deemed an alternative Government setup due to United Kingdom (UK) distrust of the then Dr. D. Orlando Smith led National Democratic Party (NDP) regime, the Virgin Islands (VI) Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is moving ahead with its plans to implement ‘Smart City’ technologies into the territory.
NDP failed to finance ICT developments since 2011 – Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: Challenging the National Democratic Party to “Put your money where your mouth is,” Junior Minister for Trade and Investment Promotion, Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) blasted the NDP Government for a failure to properly invest in Information & Communications Technology (ICT) of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Digital textbooks will be monitored to ensure student's safety
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI - Scores of parents and students from the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) gathered at the New Testament Church of God Worship Centre in Baugher’s Bay on Tuesday, November 14, 2017 to learn about the new digital textbook Virgin Islands Digital Education (VIDE), where all grade 7 and 8 students will have access to a plethora of subject areas.
Extraordinary communication methods after USVI hurricanes
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and its federal and territorial partners are working hard to restore hurricane-battered communications systems on the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), the agency recently announced.