Finance and Business
VI staff celebrates CIBC FirstCaribbean’s rebrand
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – CIBC FirstCaribbean unveiled its rebranded regional bank, CIBC Caribbean on January 30, 2024, promising it is not just a “cosmetic change but a strategic move to position ourselves as a modern, forward-thinking institution.”
JvD residents charged ‘exorbitant’ electricity bills for standby generator- Hon Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) has claimed that residents of Jost van Dyke (JvD) are being faced with “exorbitant” electricity bills due to the high costs associated with running a temporary generator on that island.
Water could be coming to farmers @ Paraquita Bay- Smith-Berkeley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The vexing issue of water for farming continues to be a challenge for farmers who use the Paraquita Bay lands on Tortola to plant and rear livestock. However, according to information from the House of Assembly Standing Finance Committee (SFC) Report, this is expected to be addressed.
Jamaican allegedly denied entry into VI although a Belonger- Hon Fraser claims
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A Jamaican who is a Virgin Islands Belonger was allegedly denied entry to the Territory as they were not a holder of a Virgin Islands (VI) visa, Opposition Member and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA has claimed.
BVI Tourist Board to manage VI Festival & Fairs Committee
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved the transfer of the functions of the VI Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) to the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
Over $76M to pay civil servants, excluding Payroll Taxes, SS, NHI & Statutory subventions
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The cost of the civil servant is growing as more and more Heads of Departments and Ministries are asking for more staff.
Adam Goldberg 'falsely purporting to be licensed'- BVIFSC
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) is alerting the public that Adam Goldberg has never been licensed or regulated as a person or entity by the FSC to carry on any type of financial services business.
BVIFSC confirms executive appointments of Leon A. Wheatley & Tashel Martin-Jackson
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) recently confirmed the executive appointments of Mr Leon A. Wheatley and Mrs Tashel Martin-Jackson.
Unite BVI to help rebuild ASPS, move VI full S.T.E.A.M. ahead!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Unite BVI, which is part of the Sir Richard CN Branson’s Virgin Group, has committed to help rebuild the Althea Scatliffe Primary School and also help move the [British] Virgin Islands education system full S.T.E.A.M. ahead.
Unprecedented Success: Record-Breaking Cruise Arrivals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) proudly announces a major achievement in its maritime operations, with a record-breaking number of cruise passenger arrivals throughout the entirety of 2023. This accomplishment not only underscores the strategic significance of the BVI Ports Authority but also solidifies its position as a key player in the region.
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