News
The Trump Economy: the protectionist model
Dickson Igwe
There are lessons to be learned from a booming USA; the proceeding story is second of a series of narratives on Donald J. Trump’s business first, protectionist, economics. The narrative juxtaposes the US economic model with that of the [British] Virgin Islands.
‘OJ’ goes to TRC; Named number 2
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Third District candidate with the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) Mr. Kevin C. Smith aka ‘OJ’, an indigenous Virgin Islander, has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC).
VI’s Financial Services under threat again
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) has assembled a legal team to challenge a United Kingdom (UK) government’s decision—amendments to the Sanctions and Money Laundering Act—to counter one external threat, but it’s financial services sector faces another looming threat, if not addressed.
Our Young Professional this week is Kiaun N. R. Baptiste
By M. Gary Eleazar
Some University students find it difficult to balance their studies with their social life. Some complain of the struggles of working while pursuing their education. Then there are others, like 25-year-old, Virgin Islander, Kiaun N. R. Baptiste, who trudged through it all, to overcome his obstacles and maintain the focus and determination needed to succeed.
Restoration Foundation to aid VI rebuilding efforts
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Established with the purpose of helping to restore the entrepreneurial spirit in the Virgin Islands (VI) in the aftermath of hurricanes Irma and Maria, the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Restoration Foundation, was officially launched on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at ceremony hosted at Ogier.
Willy T hoping to open this weekend; still dealing with bureaucracy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It was the pressure of the public, civil society and the media that forced the National Democratic Party (NDP) regime to hold a meeting on May 14, 2018 with the owners of the famous William Thornton aka ‘Willy T’, a floating restaurant and bar, owned by Mrs Heather L. Anderson, a belonger of the Virgin Islands while her husband Ewan C. Anderson manages the business.
Scrub Island Resort named Scott McArdle as new General Manager
SCRUB ISLAND, VI - Our newsroom can confirm that Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has named Scott McArdle as its new General Manager effective last week. Mr McArdle who hails from Lanark, Scotland comes to the job with much hospitality experience.
‘Always find the opportunity to give back’ - Darrio Prescod
CARROT BAY, Tortola, VI – Road Town Wholesale (RTW) along with Evelyn Wong-Dawson, owner of D'CoalPot BVI Restaurant Bar and Grill and Darrio Prescod, International Brand Ambassador for Mount Gay Distilleries in Barbados collaborated to host a Mount Gay Charity Dinner to raise funds for Family Support Network (FSN).
‘NDP violation of the Constitution must stop’- Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition and Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) made it clear in a statement issued today May 28, 2018 that when he spoke at the Decision March rally on Thursday May 24, 2018 and when he signed the petition as one of the Leaders of the Territory, “I signed to protect the Virgin Islands Constitution Order of 2007 against any violations locally, regionally and internationally.”
‘Expats will probably have to go back home’ – Dr Pickering
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) fight against the establishment of the public registers of beneficial ownership, Dr The Honourable Kedrick D. Pickering (R7), Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, strongly expressed that if this Bill stands, many expatriates will have to leave the VI because the government will not be able to pay them.
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