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Digicel Business strengthens cyber defenses during Cyber Security Awareness Month
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the world embraces the digital era, the importance of robust cybersecurity measures cannot be overstated. In honor of Cyber Security Awareness Month this October, Digicel Business reaffirms its commitment to safeguarding businesses of all sizes with cutting-edge cyber solutions.
Ayana I. Glasgow appointed Executive Director of International Business Regulations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Ms Ayana I. Glasgow has been appointed Executive Director of International Business Regulations in the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade.
VI removed from EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes
BRUSSELS, Belgium- Following a meeting of the European Union’s (EU’s) Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN) today, October 17, 2023, the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) has been removed from the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions (Annex I).
Large VI contingent in Annapolis for annual US Sailboat Show
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, USA- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is leading a large contingent, including marine industry partners as diverse as yacht charter companies, marinas, regatta organisers, yacht sales, and a marine administration and regulation entity, at the annual internationally acclaimed United States Sailboat Show being held from October 12-15, 2023, in Annapolis, Maryland.
‘We have to go & aggressively sell our [tourism] product’- Hon Hodge-Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Junior Minister of Culture and Tourism, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has called a huge success, the recent trip to Monaco led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) where a local delegation was able to attend the Monaco Yacht Show.
Vanessa M. King elected STEP Worldwide Council rep for C/bean & Latin America
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Managing Partner of local law firm O’Neal Webster, Ms Vanessa M. King was recently elected as a STEP Worldwide Council representative for the Caribbean and Latin America Region.
Hon Vincent O. Wheatley to assume role as Chair of OECS/PPS Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands’ Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent Wheatley (R9) will be assuming the role of chair of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)/ Pooled Procurement Service (PPS) Board for the upcoming year.
BVITB seeks 'competent & committed' board members
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst reports of planned closure of help desks on St Thomas and Tortola, firing of staff and an attempt to oust the Chairman of the Board, the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) is seeking qualified persons to serve as board members of the BVITB.
Gov’t offices to ‘resume normal operations’ tomorrow Oct 5
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Asked to stay home today due to the impact of Tropical Storm Philippe, public officers have been told they must return to work tomorrow, Thursday, October 5, 2023.
Akeem R. Pickering tipped to be BVI Ports Authority Managing Director!
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our news centre from sources within the BVI Ports Authority’s Board of Directors is that former Deputy Director Akeem R. Pickering will be the new Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA).
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