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Global corporate income tax of 15%? Small island states under pressure by OECD!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The world remains one-sided with the big powers having the ability to bully the small island states and this also affects the Virgin Islands (VI).
VIF&FC Chairman distances self from East End 'party truck' scandal
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Chairman of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC), Mr Dirk L. Walters has distanced himself from a brewing party truck scandal in the East End/Long Look community where some residents of the community are reportedly upset over not being able to select the performers on the truck.
VI 'considering' lifting visa restrictions for Guyanese travelling to VI- Hon Lorna G. Smith
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA - The Virgin Islands (VI) is currently considering lifting its visa restriction for Guyanese traveling to the VI, Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has said.
Over 40 Mechanics benefitted from VI Motors’ NAPA training
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Over 40 Auto Mechanics from within the Territory on July 25, 2023, took part in a NAPA Automotive Electrical Training, that was powered by VI Motors.
Hon Walwyn caught discrediting local efforts on bringing non-stop AA flights
TRELLIS BAY, BEEF ISLAND, VI– Controversial politician Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) has been found trying to discredit the work of the Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) Government, locals, and that of Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) in brokering the deal to bring the historic Miami to VI flights from American Airlines which commenced on July 1, 2023.
Three charged in cocaine seizure; arrests made for destroying evidence - Police
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Police in the Virgin Islands have charged three persons and arrested several others as it continues inquiries into the cocaine seizure, as well as firearms, boat, and ammunition detained during the operation on Wednesday evening July 19, 2023, the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has detailed.
UPDATE: Power boat fire deliberately set to destroy evidence- RVIPF
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) police today have confirmed that a confiscated vessel in a recent cocaine seizure operation was deliberately set ablaze in an evidence-destroying mission.
No more talking! ‘We have to find ways’ to lower electricity cost– Hon Penn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has said there must be a way to reduce the cost of electricity in the Virgin Islands (VI), adding that the cost reductions must not only be for businesses but also for households in the territory.
Current Premier Wheatley wants to be like Ex-Premier Fahie– Dameon Percival
FAT HOG’S BAY, Tortola, VI – Tola Radio VI panelist Dameon Percival has slammed the Government of Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and accused the Premier of intentionally avoiding answering questions in the House of Assembly, along with delaying sittings of the House.
VI continues to be ‘bombarded by forces from all directions’ – Premier Wheatley
LONG BAY, Beef Island, VI- As the [British] Virgin Islands celebrated Virgin Islands Day yesterday, July 3, 2023, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded that the territory is still being bombarded by forces from all directions as was the case in the past.