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CCT launches residential LTE service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – After much anticipation, CCT BVI has announced the launch of its residential LTE service as it continues to make its mark as a telecommunications company in the Virgin Islands.
C. Michael Thomas & Ian S. Smith In! as top brass of TRC Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Businessman C. Michael Thomas, who is the General Manager of Clarence Thomas Limited Home Center, has been promoted from his post of Deputy Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Board of Directors to that of the Chairman.
Big shake up @ TRC! Ayana S. Hull & Guy L. Malone Out!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Word just reaching our newsroom from our sources within the ruling National Democratic Party (NDP) government is that Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Ayana S. Hull is no longer at the helm of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the TRC Guy L. Malone is expected to demit office next month.
Digicel calls for fair, open & transparent spectrum process
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Digicel today confirmed that it is eagerly awaiting the confirmation by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (“TRC”) of the process to be adopted in the Virgin Islands (VI) for the allocation of spectrum to be used to roll out of Long Term Evolution (LTE) Services.
Residents in uproar over BVI Cable rate increases
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Several residents called in to the Speak Your Mind Show aired on February 15, 2014 to protest proposed rate increases by BVI Cable TV to its cable packages.
Better regulation needed in trade & consumer affairs - Commentators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Citing complaints over the years by businesses such as retail stores and small business owners among others, commentators have called on government to take a stronger look at trade and consumer affairs within the territory.
Vanterpool Challenges TRC to ‘step up’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark H. Vanterpool declared he is not satisfied that the Virgin Islands is as much on the cutting edge as it can be given the technological advancements that are available.
TRC welcomes new Chief Financial & Technology Officers
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Board of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) has appointed Mr Kevin Richards and Mr Russell Jones to the posts of Chief Financial Officer and Chief Technology Officer, respectively at the TRC effective April 1, 2013.
Guy Lester Malone named new Chief Executive of the TRC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Yesterday Cabinet approved the appointment of Mr. Guy Lester Malone as the Chief Executive Officer of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) for a period of three (3) years effective 1 March 2012.
Don’t wait on carriers to bring technology to us- Hon. Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Julian Fraser, RA, in giving his words of support in the House of Assembly on December 21, 2011 to the appointment of Ayana Hull-Braithwaite as the Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulations Commission (TRC), warned that the TRC should not wait for the carriers to bring the technology to the Virgin Islands but that the TRC should always have a keen knowledge of what technology exists and let the carriers know that they are needed