News
Another Carnival Cruise cancellation!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Drivers in the taxi industry are once again counting their loss of revenue with yet another cancellation of a Carnival Cruise Line vessel which was scheduled to make a call here in the Virgin Islands (VI) today January 9, 2014.
Hundreds turn up for FIFA World Cup road show in VI!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Hundreds came out to witness a unique event on Thursday October 10, 2013 when the FIFA World Cup arrived in the Virgin Islands as part of a worldwide promotional campaign ahead of the World Cup Finals, which will be staged in Rio de Janiero, Brazil in 2014.
No UK approval for Airport Expansion & Ports Pier Projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government of Premier Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith appears on the surface to be full speed ahead with two major controversial projects; the Cruise Ship Port Development and the T. B. Lettsome Airport runway expansion, the issue of the United Kingdom approval has surfaced.
Premier slams ICIJ’s ‘unlawful’ publication of financial data
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr The Hon. D. Orlando Smith has roundly condemned the ‘unlawful’ publication of financial services material in a recent report by international journalists in a scathing statement.
Revamped fishing complex to store fish for up to one year
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Dr the Hon. Kedrick D. Pickering has touted the new improvements of the BVI Fishing Complex as a ‘Quality and Excellence’ experience.
Impressive BVI Festival of Arts opens at Sir Rupert Briercliffe Hall
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Whether it was the paintings of Mr Reuben Vanterpool and Mr Joseph Hodge that took the mind down memory lane, the creative sculpture of Elmore Stoutt High School student Aaliyah Norman, the wooden craft of Calvert Smart, the hand painted fabrics of Carol Smith or the cultural photography of Mr Elroy Turnbull, the words that readily came to mind were “wow” (amazing) and “nice” (impressive).
Improved service delivery at new NBVI home – Board Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Improved service delivery and Financial viability were the watchwords as National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) held an Official Brand Launch and Opening ceremony to officially herald its relocation to the Norbert ‘Fix It’ Wheatley building next door to the Tourist Board in Road Town.
Baugher’s Bay plant under new management!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A reduction in water rationing and a more consistent supply of water to households and businesses are expected from the Baugher’s Bay Desalination Plant in the coming months as it is now under new management- Sage Utilities Holdings Limited.
Downsizing of Financial Services entities being noted by Premier Smith
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- Noting that the economic pillar- financial services sector- continues to perform well for the people of the Virgin Islands, Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has , however, noted with concern that several companies in that sector have been downsizing.
70 percent of VI workforce of expat origin- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The effects of the global economic crisis on the unemployment rate in the Virgin Islands is not easy to gauge since 70 percent of the workforce is of expatriate origin and it is not possible to determine whether they are in or out of the country.