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Approx. $1.8M spent on 2023 Festival events– VIF&FC Vice Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Some $1.8M has been spent on Festival activities for 2023, according to preliminary figures. This information has been disclosed by the Vice Chairman of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Mr Birchfield B. Lettsome.
Public seeking answers over second bank auction of Dameon Percival’s home
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– The public is now left with more questions than answers regarding the home of Tola Radio VI co-host Dameon Percival whose co-owned property is now back on the market for a possible August action, after the radio host reportedly raised $30,000 via an on-air telethon on the radio station on June 29, 2023, to save the home from a first auction.
Demion Percival home back on market after raising $30k on radio!
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - It was late June 2023 when it came to the public’s attention that the home co-owned by Demion Percival, a former Taxi & Livery Commissioner who turned talk show host, was in foreclosure and being sold by the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI).
I have no doubt we will be going back to Guyana’ – Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Labour Honourable Lorna G. Smith (AL) OBE said for local businesses and companies who may have missed the trade mission to Guyana, there is no doubt that another mission will be on its way which will give persons an opportunity to travel to the South American nation to explore investment opportunities.
'I travelled next to a dog in coach' to Guyana- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While waving her tickets, which she said were for an airplane coach seat, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has dispelled rumours of first-class travels on the public purse by the VI delegation on its recent trade mission to Guyana.
Global corporate income tax of 15%? Small island states under pressure by OECD!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The world remains one-sided with the big powers having the ability to bully the small island states and this also affects the Virgin Islands (VI).
VIF&FC Chairman distances self from East End 'party truck' scandal
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Mr Dirk L. Walters has distanced himself from a brewing party truck scandal in the East End/Long Look community where some residents of the community are reportedly upset over not being able to select the performers on the truck.
VI 'considering' lifting visa restrictions for Guyanese travelling to VI- Hon Lorna G. Smith
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA - The Virgin Islands (VI) is currently considering lifting its visa restriction for Guyanese traveling to the VI, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said.
Over 40 Mechanics benefitted from VI Motors’ NAPA training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Over 40 Auto Mechanics from within the Territory on July 25, 2023, took part in a NAPA Automotive Electrical Training, that was powered by VI Motors.
Hon Walwyn caught discrediting local efforts on bringing non-stop AA flights
TRELLIS BAY, BEEF ISLAND, VI– Controversial politician Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) has been found trying to discredit the work of the Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) Government, locals, and that of Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) in brokering the deal to bring the historic Miami to VI flights from American Airlines which commenced on July 1, 2023.
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