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Ayana I. Glasgow appointed Executive Director of International Business Regulations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Ayana I. Glasgow has been appointed Executive Director of International Business Regulations in the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade.
VI removed from EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes
BRUSSELS, Belgium- Following a meeting of the European Union’s (EU’s) Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) today, October 17, 2023, the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) has been removed from the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions (Annex I).
Foxy marks 85th Birthday with grand celebration on JvD
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI - "People be like, Foxy live in truthfulness, love and love of God," were the words of the legendary Philicianno O. Callwood MBE aka "Foxy" MBE, at the celebration of his 85th birthday.
Premier Wheatley heaps praises on his Deputy Hon Lorna G. Smith OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was at the continuation of the Third Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly (HoA) on September 19, 2023, that Premier and Leader of Government Business Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) heaped praises on his Second Lieutenant Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) OBE.
VI continues to ‘punch above its weight’ in sports– Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Members of the [British] Virgin Islands Volleyball Team, which finished third at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (EVCA) U23 Women’s Tournament in Dominica, were on September 26, 2023, celebrated for their stellar achievements.
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Premier Wheatley to attend Monaco Yacht Show; Hon Smith @ helm of VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley )(R7) is away from the Territory attending the Monaco Yacht Show until October 1 and the United Nations Meeting in New York on October 3 and 4, 2023.
‘Some doing well, others catching hell!’- Banks & Insurance blasted over local treatment
ROAD TOWN Tortola, VI - Leader of the Opposition in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) while speaking under other business in the 5th House of Assembly (HoA) on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, lambasted local insurance companies and banks in the territory.
Hon Lorna G. Smith accuses Hon Marlon A. Penn of being 'Sexist' over question!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The House of Assembly (HoA) got a little heated today September 5, 2023, during the Continuation of the Second Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth HoA.
I have no doubt we will be going back to Guyana’ – Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Labour Honourable Lorna G. Smith (AL) OBE said for local businesses and companies who may have missed the trade mission to Guyana, there is no doubt that another mission will be on its way which will give persons an opportunity to travel to the South American nation to explore investment opportunities.
UPDATE: Deputy Premier reports of ‘very successful’ 1st trade mission to Guyana
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After meeting with top officials in Guyana, including its President Dr Mohamed Irfan Ali, Vice-President Dr Bharrat Jagdeo and Prime Minister Mark Phillips, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Labour Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE has reported on a “very successful” trade mission to Guyana by a 17-member delegation from the Virgin Islands from July 30 to August 4, 2023.
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