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‘De-risking’ by banks making it difficult for small man & foreign investors- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- De-risking measures, which were originally intended to combat international organised crime such as money laundering and terrorism financing, have been making it increasingly difficult – and even impossible - for ordinary, honest persons – the small ordinary men and women and the small business - to get access to basic banking services such as opening a bank account or getting a credit card.
National 3-day Prayer & Fast begins today, April 10, 2022
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Recognising that it was through prayers that the Virgin Islands was able to overcome its many challenges over generations to blossom into a jewel of the Caribbean, the territory has been called upon to engage in a National 3-day Prayer and Fast today, April 10, 2022.
Hike in minimum wage ‘intentionally’ put off due to state of VI’s economy– Labour Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has revealed that the overdue increase in the Virgin Islands’ minimum wage has been intentionally put on hold due to the current state of the territory’s economy.
Lawsuits incurred by NDP Gov’t reach $20M & counting- Premier Fahie
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- No doubt the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government had no idea that it was going to be challenged by a global pandemic that would see revenues to the territory reduced to a trickle while having to dish out monies not previously budgeted for to keep the economy going; however, it may have never expected to be met by a debt amounting in the millions for lawsuits incurred by the ousted National Democratic Party (NDP).
VI Gov’t holds 'inspirational' national prayer breakfast for local leaders
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- As the territory faces a number of challenges that will require an 'all hands on deck' approach, strength and spiritual guidance, the Government of the Virgin Islands hosted a national prayer breakfast for leaders this morning, Thursday, January 27, 2022.
NDP Gov't had challenges enforcing mandatory sentencing - Hon Penn on gun laws
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader Hon Marlon A. Penn (R1) has said the previous National Democratic Party (NDP) Government had challenges enforcing minimum mandatory sentences regarding illegal weapons.
Thad A. Lettsome places 4th for U21 sailors @ US Laser Open
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, USA- The Virgin Islands' top Laser sailor, Thad A. Lettsome was back in action this past weekend at the West Marine US Open Sailing Series in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where 140 Laser sailors across three fleets took to the water from January 15-18, for the first major event of 2021.
‘Let's not forget from whence we came’- Kishmet B. Daniel reminds VI in poem
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands and the rest of the world battle the coronavirus pandemic, the issues of racial injustice grip the globe and the Territory looks towards Constitutional Review and ultimately self-determination, local entrepreneur, cultural advocate and poet, Kishmet B. Daniel has some words of encouragement, particularly for the people of the VI and descendants of slaves.
‘We even importing tamarind now!’– Hon Natalio D. Wheatley
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Minister responsible for Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley aka 'Sowande Uhuru’ (R7) has said it is imperative to have commercial agriculture and fishing sectors in order to diversify the economy of the Virgin Islands due to the eminent negative impacts of Brexit on the territory, including on the financial services sector.
‘Labour Dept needs kudos from all around’- Hon Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While many persons have been pointing their fingers at Labour Department for their alleged slothfulness in processing work permits, which have in turn resulted in long lines at Immigration Department, mainly due to persons having to frequently go to get more time to remain in the Territory while their work permits are processed, Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7) believes Labour Department has been doing a great job.
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