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VI’s financial services sector being attacked by ‘big powers’- Julian Willock
FORT HILL, Devonshire, Bermuda- The former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Mr Julian Willock, has accused the international community of trying to sabotage the VI’s financial services sector.
Exclusive: 'Fixing deficiencies raised by FATF makes VI stronger’- Hon Lorna G. Smith
STRASBOURG, France- Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has reassured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) that being included on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) ‘grey list’ will not negatively impact the territory.
‘We have to travel…people need to grow up’- Premier Wheatley
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- With his usual critics ready to pounce whenever members of the government have to travel for official business, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said travel is necessary as his government is working hard for the people of the Virgin Islands.
‘We’re on a good track as it pertains to our tourism visitors’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Revealing statistics showing that the first half of 2024 marked historic visitor arrivals, [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the VI is on a good track as it pertains to tourism under the Virgin Islands Party Government (VIP).
'Gov’t business travel must be worth it' – Hon Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE said travelling on official business for the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) must bring returns for the territory.
Is the VI economy soft & will the upcoming Tourist Season bring relief?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Many residents of the Virgin Islands along with businesses have complained for the last five months, that the economy is soft and no money is flowing in the country.
Legislators not given enough time to scrutinise bills– Hon Fraser
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Opposition Leader in the VI House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Julian Fraser RA, (R3) has complained about the lack of sufficient time to scrutinise bills brought before to the HoA, especially as it relates to bills for the financial services sector.
Gov’t salutes Dr Robert A. Mathavious for sterling contributions to VI
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Former school teacher and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) Dr Robert A. Mathavious has received honours from the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) for his sterling contributions to the VI’s financial services sector and economic development.
Caricom planing legal action against European 'Big Boys'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the European Union (EU) continuing to set difficult policies on the Virgin Islands (VI) Financial Services sector, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says these pressures are not just on the VI alone, rather, the entire Caribbean and the Caricom region is looking for ways to fight back.
Bring Bills to the public for input- Julian Willock
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The former Virgin Islands Government Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Communications and Works, businessman Julian Willock has called on the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration to stop rushing Bills though the House of Assembly (HoA) and get some public input.
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