Finance and Business
BREXIT: No immediate changes for VI before year end- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At 6:00pm Atlantic Standard Time on January, 31, 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) officially exited the European Union (EU) after 46 years of membership more and than three years after it voted to do so in a referendum.
Keiyia Jackson-George is new Exec Director @ BVICCHA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) has announced Keiyia Jackson-George as their new Executive Director (ED).
Cabinet approves more $$$ for Economic Substance Legislation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Cabinet has approved an additional $150, 000 towards Economic Substance Legislation as the government makes moves to put itself in good standing with European Union (EU) requirements as an offshore financial services jurisdiction.
$1.5M in contracts to dredge SCB harbour signed days before elections!
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- “As we speak there is some dredging going on in the harbour at Sea Cows Bay and it bothers me. It bothers me for several reasons, one is there was absolutely zero consultation with you the people of this district as to what’s taking place in that harbour. There was none with me.”
‘If the NDP is dead, let's funeralise it’ - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Honestly Speaking radio show moderator, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has urged Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) to make official the death of the National Democratic Party (NDP) instead of constantly complaining across the media and in press conferences.
Stipend increase for Directors of Ports & Tourist Boards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved a stipend increase for the Directors of the Boards governing the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) and the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Flow relocating its flagship store to Romasco Plaza in heart of Road Town
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After nearly 15 years in the Flemming Building across from the Road Town Market, Flow BVI has announced it will be moving its flagship store to the Romasco Plaza next to the Joshua J. Smith Building in Road Town.
VI needs to expand airport for direct flights- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the United Kingdom's post-Brexit phase starting officially on February 1, 2020, outspoken pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline said the Virgin Islands (VI) should now focus on improving local industries with the aim of securing its future, as the UK severs ties with the European Union (EU).
Bar owners & men complaining of dead nightlife - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – While accusing authorities of killing the local nightlife after an alleged immigration sting operation against exotic dancers, ZBVI 780am ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio show host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline said more needs to be done to rid the Virgin Islands of unemployed immigrants.
TAG raises $$ for evicted Humane Society of the BVI
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI- Tortola Auto Group (TAG), home of CarQuest Auto Parts, has presented the Humane Society of the BVI with proceeds from their winetasting event held in support of the construction of a new animal shelter on Tortola.
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