Finance and Business
Biwater debacle led to mistrust in pooling investments - Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the emergence of Biwater on the local scene and its subsequent reported failings, there was a resultant level of mistrust with regard to pooling resources among locals, according to Commentator Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka.
UPDATE: Manager hoping NYC Fashion Week opens gateway for ‘Kadie Kade’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite kadia ‘Kadie Kade’ Turnbull having just about two weeks to prepare for her big debut at the New York City Fashion Week, her manager Dacia Daniels-Louie is positive that Ms Turnbull is ready to make an impact on the runway and maybe land an agent.
Bloomberg TV grills Premier Smith on venturing into Asian market
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith was faced with the notion that the Virgin Islands (VI) is seeking to open an office in Hong Kong, Asia because Governments there are not as strict with tax issues as other countries, a notion Premier Smith vehemently denied.
Calls mount for details on small business initiative
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Calls are being made for an explanation of the inner workings of a recently announced initiative between the National Business Bureau and the National Bank of the Virgin Islands and how this will really benefit entrepreneurs in the Territory.
Iwer George took ill en route to VI, Committee refunded- VIF&FC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – About a month after hundreds of fans were left disappointed with the no-show of Neil Iwer George at the 2013 Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival, the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) has finally given an account for George's absence and also disclosed that the artiste has since refunded the committee.
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.
No new relief measures expected from gov’t for shoppers - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier Dr the Hon. D. Orlando Smith has stated that no relief measures are expected from government for local shoppers. While assuring residents that after taking all factors into consideration, there is very little difference in prices between goods purchased in St Thomas and those purchased locally.
Robert Mathavious to be bestowed Honourary Doctorate Degree
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands extends congratulations to a son of the soil, Mr Robert Mathavious who will receive an honorary doctorate degree from The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus on Saturday, October 12, 2013 during the institution’s graduation ceremony in Grenada.
UPDATE: Majority of Long Bay workers decline voluntary redundancy package
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The majority of employees at Long Bay Beach Resort have not opted for the Voluntary Redundancy Package offered by the entity, which closed certain operations on August 19, 2013 for the next two months.
Where is the Consumer Protection Act promised by the NDP?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For years many political parties in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been promising residents Consumer Protection legislation.
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