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NAGICO Insurances Upgraded to A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- NAGICO Insurances, one of the Caribbean’s leading insurance groups, today, January 9, 2026, announced that global credit rating agency A.M. Best has upgraded the Group’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) from BBB+ to A- (Excellent).
Musical Chairs - Who voters chose, & who is governing
By Concerned Citizen
Elections are supposed to settle a simple question. Who did the people choose to govern them.
Lifting of Order in Council reflects UK's 'confidence' in current Gov't- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reassured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) of his government’s commitment to good governance.
It's time for Natalio D. Wheatley administration 'to get cracking,- Julian Willock
FORT HILL, Devonshire, Bermuda- Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Mr Julian Willock, has made it clear he still has confidence in the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), but warned time is running out.
CoI reforms survey gives confidence governance is moving in right direction- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “While it may be too early to draw reliable conclusions, and more can be done to improve the experiences of residents, the findings provide enough to give confidence that governance is moving in the right direction in several areas.”
The Dollar, Debt, and World War 3
By Dickson C. Igwe
The world’s banks link to the Dollar in one way or another. The Dollar is their raw material, payment and transaction system, and measure and store of value. The Dollar is the lifeblood of international finance running through all social and economic transactions. It is in control of the world’s economy. The Federal Reserve and associated agencies possess huge power, the result of their production and management of the Dollar.
Trust, confidence, and dollar debt
By Dickson C. Igwe
OK. There has been much news about the Non-Aligned Movement in recent years. These are countries considered neutral- not linked at the hip with the USA or the West. BRICS- Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa and nations in the Middle East, plus a number of others in Asia.
Premier suggests Hon Smith was fired because she was likely to cross the floor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed our News Centre’s first and accurate story that Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has been fired.
Trust, Confidence and Debt
By Dickson C. Igwe
OK. The 2008 Financial Recession was an example of Dollar redundancy saving the day. The Federal Reserve replaced the impending losses from bad debt from the Sub Prime Mortgage Crisis that could have collapsed the entire western banking system, by creating even more debt. However, this was debt with a difference.
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Confidence is dollar debt
By Dickson C Igwe
OK. World leaders look to the Dollar in managing their governments and economies. How? Well, the Dollar and Dollar related instruments, managed by institutions such as Central Banks, the IMF and World Bank is the last port of call for leaders of most world economies.
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