News
Poor Governance and Jack the Investor
By Dickson C. Igwe
Investors place their nest egg where there is stability, safety, security, transparency, and predictability. Good governance is critical to Jack the Investor.
Public servants are 'not doing the public a favour' - Hon Archibald C. Christian
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "The way we treat people when they come into our ports of entry. The way we treat people when they go to the Labour and Immigration Departments to deal with their documentation; we have to fix those systems.”
'Bad attitudes & over regulation make it difficult to do business in VI' - Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While the Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer announced plans to transform the public service sector, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Opposition Leader and First District Representative, expressed that the territory needs investors but pointed out that some of the public service workers and government policies are discouraging the investors from conducting business in the territory.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Michael A. Smith
Though our young professional this week officially carries the legal name Michael A. Smith, most persons know him as ‘Sage’.
The Austerity Club
By Dickson Igwe
The floods and hurricanes of September 2017 were the worst disaster to visit the Virgin Islands since the 1800s. September 2017 was a crossroad for the Virgin Islands: an inflection point, and a time of great change.
Ensure business profitability before corporate citizenship- Colin O’Neal
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is often said that the business community needs to play a more important role in various aspects – social, economic, political- to the communities in which they operate, and to the country by extension.
Xmas spirit ‘dead’ in DeCastro Street – Vendors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “We ushered in Christmas with Christmas on Main Street. Back then you felt the Christmas spirit, Christmas in DeCastro Street killed that vibe and making it like the rest of the world; for commercial purposes,” said a vendor at Christmas in DeCastro Street on Saturday December 3, 2016.
Louis Potter returned as BVICCHA Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Mr Louis Potter has been returned as Chairman of the British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) and together with a strong team he intends to make life easier for businesses in the territory.
'Pusser’s not sold'- Charles S. Tobias
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Founder and owner of Pusser’s Store and Pub, Charles S. Tobias has stated he is actively seeking investors into the business with a view to having it continue to serve the Virgin Islands.
Food & Fungi Fest kicks off VG Easter Festival
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Kicking off the 2015 edition of the Virgin Gorda Easter Festival weekend yesterday April 4, 2015 was the Food and Fungi Fest which saw a large turnout of tourists and residents alike.