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Stop this ‘I from here’ mentality – resident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – One resident is of the belief that Virgin Islanders should be prepared to think internationally and not regionally in consideration of the services that the Territory offers.
Global investment falters but tax havens prosper, U.N. finds
By Tom Miles, REUTERS
Efforts to stop companies syphoning money through tax havens are failing and offshore centres increased their share of foreign direct investment (FDI) again last year, according to a U.N. report.
Hon. Fraser sceptical about Premier Smith’s unity call
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Third District Representative Hon. Julian Fraser, RA has met a call by Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith for a bi-partisan political approach to the Financial Services sector with some amount of scepticism stating trends indicate it might be a request for the opposition to remain silent.
Territory facing difficult moments; Pray for Premier- Hon. Pickering
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - On the occasion of the 20th Graduation of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) on June 13, 2013, a sombre atmosphere loomed with mentions of the state of the Virgin Islands financial services industry.
BVI Signs TIEA With Canada
By Lewis Chong & Jacqueline Daley-Aspinall
As evidence of its continued commitment to transparency in the financial services industry and its compliance with international standards, the British Virgin Islands executed a much anticipated Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with Canada on May 21, 2013. The agreement is the 24th such agreement entered into by the British Virgin Islands Government.
VI sat on its hands during recession – Commentator
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator and host of the Umoja Show, Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka believes that the Virgin Islands (VI) sat on its hands during the recession period and failed to prepare for the future, especially with regard to the tourism sector.
Public registers mean kissing FS goodbye – Concerned Citizen
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – The state of the Financial Services and the recent statements about same by the United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister David Cameron was seen through the eyes of a ‘grass-roots’ citizen while at the community meeting held at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cows Bay on May 30, 2013.
Territory under attack – 3D Show caller
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Natalio D. Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru is of the view that the Virgin Islands (VI) needs to set its sights towards creating a regional economy in attempts at diversification after a caller on a local radio show suggested that the VI economy was under attack.
Special exam for differently-abled students this year – Hon. Walwyn
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Education and Culture Hon. Myron V. Walwyn has announced that a specially modified exam would be introduced to meet the needs of differently-abled students within the Territory’ school system.
The BVI Data Leak (A Different Perspective)
By Kevin E. Malone
The recent leak of private information detailing individuals who have chosen to do business with companies based in the BVI is troubling at best. Troubling for the fact that it is both illegal and represents a violation of business ethics in the strongest possible terms. It is also, however, a lesson in economic policy that the BVI should pay attention to.
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