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Premier breaks silence on bank breaches!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith in breaking Government’s silence on the recent spate of security breaches at Scotiabank BVI and others said that there are plans to introduce legislation to protect account holders from crimes of this very nature.
This Week We Feature Young Professional K’Nal O. Thomas
By Cathy Richards
This young man is one you can safely say has his eyes on success to the extent that he is prepared to invest most of his youth working towards achieving this ultimate goal in life.
Extremely challenging year ahead for local off-shore industry- Mr. Mathavious
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Managing Director of the BVI Financial Services Mr Robert Mathavious has predicted a very challenging year for the Virgin Islands financial off-shore industry, one of the main pillars of the Territory.
UPDATE: FSC confirms appointment of Dawn J. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nearly a week after Virgin Islands News Online first and accurately reported that Attorney Dawn J. Smith had left the private sector and taken up a job with the Financial Services Commission (FSC), the FSC today January 21, 2013 confirmed the appointment of Ms Smith as the new General Counsel/Director, Legal and Enforcement with effect from January 2, 2013.
Sowande Uhuru lashes HOA contract award system to fellow legislators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Social commentator Natalio Wheatley aka Sowande Uhuru has once again criticised the legislative measure that allows Members of the House of Assembly (HOA) to have the support of their colleagues in receiving government contracts, some of which may result in conflict with their work in the legislature.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Trevon D. Penn
By Ron Henry
We often hear of steely determination, resilience, and what it means to get up after setbacks but many times we don’t get a true picture of what this really means.
Premier says “Zero tolerance to crime and terrorist financing”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is committed to maintaining its position of zero tolerance to organised crime and terrorist financing to ensure that the jurisdiction remains reputable.
IFC shake-up finalised: Ortiz Out! Donovan In!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online in January of this year, Sherri L. Ortiz’s contract was not renewed as the Executive Director of the International Finance Centre (IFC) and she has since left the organisation. It is this news site’s understanding that Ms. Ortiz now runs her own business.
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.
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