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NDP signed only 3 TIEAs compared to VIP’s 22
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Despite their rhetoric and jet setting trips around the world, many Virgin Islanders and some in the Financial Services sector have said the ruling National Democratic Party government of Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has done little or nothing to protect our vital Financial Services industry.
UPDATE: Govt announces Elise Donovan to head Asia Office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As was first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online some three weeks ago, Elise Donovan will be the Director of the BVI House Asia or what some persons term as the Hong Kong Office.
Premier confirms Hong Kong Office head ‘pinpointed’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An offer has already been made to the person who has been identified to head the territory’s Hong Kong office, according to Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith.
BVI House In Asia Officially Launched, Open For Business
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has taken another significant step forward in its global positioning with the launch of an office in Hong Kong to represent the jurisdiction in mainland China and the Asia Pacific Region.
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.
Hon. Vanterpool spells 'independence' at Emancipation Service!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although refraining from the use of the word ‘independence’, Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool has called for the people of the Virgin Islands to continue the “conversation” about "self determination".
Jamal Smith not sure Hong Kong office is right move
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Attorney Jamal S. Smith has his reservations about the setting up of an office in Hong Kong to market financial services but said, while he is not sure whether it is the right move at this time by Government, he will not seek to bash the decision.
Is Premier Smith doing enough for Financial Services?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One commentator has questioned the approach taken by Premier Dr The Hon. D Orlando Smith in not addressing the issue of the state of the Territory’s financial services extensively in his Territorial address recently.
The US should stop violating our constitution-Edmund Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Talk show host Edmund Maduro believes that the United States should cease their alleged attempts at violating the Virgin Islands Constitution by trying to get private information from the local financial services industry.
Premier Smith sees success in combating attack on Financial Services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith has claimed success in combating negative comments raised about the Financial Services sector in the Territory in the wake of an effective public relations campaign.
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