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ProMarkets Finance ‘falsely purporting to be authorised & licensed’ in VI- FSC
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVI FSC) is alerting the public that ProMarkets Finance, using the website address https://promarketsfinance.com, is “falsely purporting” to be authorised and licensed in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) for the purpose of providing an investment platform as an entity licensed and regulated by the FSC.
UPDATE: Police Sgt charged for perjury granted $40K bail
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Police Sergeant Marley Sebastien allegedly lied about the involvement of another interdicted policeman who is currently on trial at the high court with another colleague for alleged offences of theft and conspiracy to steal during their time of active duty.
Persons 'trying to beat the system' @ travel portal- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is making further moves to deter persons from committing “COVID” crimes in the territory by increasing already high fines.
Voice notes falsely accusing persons of Everton McMaster’s murder-RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Voice notes circulating on social media accusing persons of being involved in the murder of Mr Everton McMaster have been labelled as false and police are urging persons to desist from such behaviour as it can endanger lives.
Aubrey Daniels pleads not guilty to Illegal Entry; Remanded to HMP
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Government employee Aubrey Daniels, 59, of Duffs Bottom, has pleaded not guilty to Illegal Entry and Giving False Information to Police and has been remanded to Her Majesty's Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut.
Reports of VI Gov't blocking supplies from USVI 'ludicrous'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has beat down claims that his government is discouraging businesses on St Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, from supplying individual residents in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) with groceries and other items.
Fake News! WhatsApp message circulating that VI confirms case of COVID-19
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A WhatsApp message stating that local radio station ZBVI 780 AM has announced that the Virgin Islands has recorded its first confirmed case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been deemed as ‘fake news’.
UPDATE: Hon Fahie renews call for DFS Gaskin to be disciplined
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representative for the First District Hon Andrew A. Fahie is of the belief that actions of Deputy Financial Secretary (DFS) Wendell M. Gaskin warrant strong disciplinary action not only for his misrepresentation of facts in the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) but also for displaying behaviour unbecoming of the office he holds.