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Report: Immigration staffing matters of serious concern
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – In the 2011 Annual Report from the Immigration Department laid before the House of Assembly on July 24, 2012, it was revealed that staffing continues to be a matter of serious concern.
REPORT: Survey Department revenue continues to plummet
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – According to the 2011 Survey Department report, their revenue collection arm continues to show a trend of sharp and steady decline as experienced over the past four years.
Premier to report on Government’s first 100 days in office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In his speech titled “Journey to Recovery: Changing the Direction of the Virgin Islands”, Premier and Minister for Finance Dr. the Honourable D.Orlando Smith, OBE will report on Government’s first 100 days in office, while addressing the different initiatives to enhance the Virgin Islands’ economy.
Americans highest income earners in VI – FSC report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Americans appear to be the highest income earners in the Virgin Islands per year, followed by United Kingdom (UK) nationals, Virgin Islanders and then nationals from other Caribbean islands.
48% of VI residents not saving for a rainy day - FSC report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Compared to managing, saving and using their money, fewer numbers of Virgin Islands’ residents are planning for the future or saving for a rainy day, disclosed Elise Donovan coordinator of the Financial Literacy Survey Report 2011 which was conducted by the Financial Services Commission (FSC).