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VI resident concerned that alleged US sex offender given trade licence
EAST END/LONG LOOK, Tortola, VI- A resident of Fat Hogs Bay East End, on the main island of Tortola, is concerned that the Immigration and Labour authorities might have reportedly granted a trade licence and work permit to an alleged sex offender from the United States of America.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Shea O. S. Alexander
By Reuben J. A. Stoby
We remember Shea O. S. Alexander graduating as the top student of the territory at the National School Leaving Examinations in 2013.
Consumer Protection Bill likely – Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A Consumer Protection Bill is likely to be considered and eventually brought before the House of Assembly by the National Democratic Party administration (NDP) with a view to protecting the purchasing public as they use their hard-earned dollars in the shops and supermarkets.
Trefle Is September’s Business of the Month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Trefle is September’s Business of the Month as the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs continues its efforts to promote and assist small businesses in the Territory.
45 graduate from entrepreneurial training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some 45 students of varying ages and backgrounds yesterday June 19, 2015 graduated from the Power MOVE Academy Entrepreneur class of 2015 and are now equipped with the skills to start their own businesses or enhance what they already have.
Better regulation needed in trade & consumer affairs - Commentators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Citing complaints over the years by businesses such as retail stores and small business owners among others, commentators have called on government to take a stronger look at trade and consumer affairs within the territory.
Business Bureau loan initiative not done in isolation – Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The National Business Bureau is not being done in isolation but is instead part of the work of the entire government, according to Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith.
Pace of works, trade license difficulties frustrate vendors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Prospective vendors of the Crafts Alive Village at a community meeting held with Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park last evening October 30, 2012 expressed frustration at the protracted length of time being taken to officially open the new Village.
Outright rebellion on part of some senior officers in Trade Dept- 2011 Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs seemed to have been laden with challenges in 2011, according to its annual report laid in the House of Assembly on October 9, 2012 by Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith.
Trade dept. processing trade licence payments on virgin gorda
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs is informing business owners on Virgin Gorda that members of staff will be stationed at the Vanterpool Administration Building to process trade licence payments throughout the month of January.
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