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Local recycling co. seeks Gov’t approval to build recycling plant
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A local recycling company, Alkebulan Minds Recycling Inc, has stepped forward with a proposal to partner with the Government of the Virgin Islands to set up a state of the art recycling factory in the Territory, a project it says would end up providing employment to some 150 persons.
BVIEC & BVI Cable TV renew pole sharing agreement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the aim of both companies better equipping themselves to serve the Virgin Islands (VI), the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and BVI Cable TV have reached an agreement on the sharing of the pole infrastructure in the Territory.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Keithleen S. L. Mathavious
By Ron O. D'Avilar
There is nothing more fulfilling than when you can say “I did that.” Young Professional Keithleen S. L. Mathavious, who runs a family business called Cre8tive Arts Branding Specialist and is using the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to diversify and grow, can certainly relate to those words.
VI's COVID-19 response hailed by high level UN Panel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) has been applauded by a High-Level United Nations Panel for its response to COVID-19 at a virtual Consultation for Action on Social Protection in the COVID-19 Response in the Eastern Caribbean.
Electricity bills drop by some 47% amid COVID-19- BVIEC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On the heels of criticism that the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has been making it hard for customers to quality for amnesty for May, June and July, the Corporation announced that a reduction in the “recent month’s” electricity bills was as a result of the global decline in the cost of oil, and the corresponding by-products of same, such as gasoline and diesel fuel.
Dr Robert A. Mathavious announces retirement from BVI FSC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In a bombshell announcement on June 10, 2020, the Board of Commissioners of the BVI Financial Services Commission (BVI FSC) announced that its long-time Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Dr Robert A. Mathavious will be retiring in December 2020.
Carnel D. Clyne resigns as VIF&FC Chairman
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Moments ago it was announced, at the 9th Sitting of the 2nd Session of the 4th House of Assembly (HoA), that Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Mr Carnel D. Clyne has resigned.
SSB under the microscope @ HoA sitting today, June 11, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ever since the Social Security Board (SSB) gave the Government of the Virgin Islands a $40 million grant for its economic stimulus plan, the SSB has been under scrutiny. That scrutiny is scheduled to continue when the House of Assembly (HoA) convenes today, June 11, 2020, at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola.
BVICCHA encourages proactive action in preparing for 2020 Hurricane Season
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In light of the significant impact of COVID-19 on our businesses, human resource and economy, coupled with the potential impact of the 2020 Hurricane Season, the British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) strongly urges the Private Sector and the Public Sector to take proactive measures in safeguarding all human resource, other resources and operations due to the threat of the highly active predicted 2020 Hurricane Season.
Many ineligible for COVID-19 assistance for not paying SS & NHI- Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), who has responsibility for Social Security, said many persons did not meet the eligibility criteria for government assistance because their contributions to Social Security, National Health Insurance (NHI) and Inland Revenue were lagging behind.
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