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Joe Biden & social spending
By Dickson C. Igwe
Social Democracy means a bottom-up economy, with public spending directed at alleviating the burdens of the poor; public policy that drives greater social equality; and public investment in infrastructure that aids small businesses, including farming and small manufacturers.
‘Upsurge in persons being vaccinated in VI as of late'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There has been a marked increase in persons getting their first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has noted.
CoI: ‘The devil doesn’t show up as the devil’- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline has called on citizens to get out of the ‘slave master mindset” that everything the United Kingdom (UK) does is right without asking questions for themselves.
7 cruise calls expected in June 2021 – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says with about 7 cruise calls expected in June 2021 when the territory re-opens, businesses and others in the Virgin Islands who are fully vaccinated (VI) will reap the most benefits.
VISA, taxes, Work Permit fees waived under Work in Paradise Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As a means of attracting persons to take advantage of the Work in Paradise Programme (WIPP), the Government of the Virgin Islands will be waiving a number of taxes and fees as well as VISA for persons qualifying for the programme.
SMART Investing to improve Critical Traditional Infrastructure & High-Quality Internet Service
Edgar Leonard
The Virgin Islands (British), comprising 59 square miles spread across 36 islands, cays, and rocks, is one of the smallest countries among the 15 members and 5 associate members in CARICOM.
‘I don’t gamble’ but industry will boost VI economy- Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his Government will welcome innovative ideas that will boost the tourism sector and economy, including gambling which has seen resistance from some religious groups.
Opposition Leader calls for COVID-19 testing labs on VG
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Leader of the Opposition Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for COVID-19 testing labs on the Sister Island of Virgin Gorda. He said the labs would be needed when the seaports reopen to international operations.
Suez Canal blockade could cause delays in VI’s receipt of goods - Hon Flax-Charles
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With global shipping resuming through the Suez Canal following a blockage by the container vessel ‘Ever Given’ that has since been cleared, Jr Minister for Trade and Economic Development in the Virgin Islands, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has said the impacts could be felt in the VI.
9 out of 12 new RVIPF recruits will be locals- CoP Matthews
WICKHAM'S CAY 1, Tortola, VI- Outgoing Commissioner of Police Mr Michael B. Matthews has announced that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is expanding its complement with more locals than foreigners this time around.
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