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Popular VI fast food entity ‘Yo Mama Kitchen’ opens outlet in St Thomas
HAVENSIGHT, ST Thomas, USVI- A decade after opening the now popular fast-food entity, Yo Mama Kitchen on Wickham’s Cay I, proprietor Marlon J. Choucoutou Jr has expanded his business to the US Virgin Islands (USVI), allowing persons in the US territory to also get a taste of the finger-licking food enjoyed in the [British] Virgin Islands.
BVIFSC publishes 'quick guide' on trademark registration
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC), as part of its continuing efforts to educate the public on matters related to financial services, has launched its newest publication titled – Trademark Fundamentals.
Gov’t needs to buy out SSB homes @ Joe’s Hill Manor– Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Government of the Virgin Islands to come up with a solution for the Social Security-funded homes at Joe’s Hill Manor given they continue to depreciate and many have not been sold.
Residents secure employment @ successful Third District Job Fair
NANNY CAY, Tortola, VI- The job fair targeting Third District residents, and hosted by former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock, along with community-minded businesswoman Kishma P. Forbes, in collaboration with Nanny Cay Resort and Marina, has been hailed a success.
Grinchmas Wishes with Digicel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It’s the Christmas that keeps on giving at Digicel. The holiday season is a time for giving back and being thankful, so Digicel has taken on an attitude of gratitude and is thanking customers by rewarding them for everything they do with the company from now until into the new year.
Persons trying to rewrite history over Biwater deal – Willock
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI – Former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Julian Willock who also served as the Director of the Water and Sewage Department in the Virgin Islands (VI), along as the Permanent Secretary for the local Ministry of Communications and Works said he was never involved in the negotiations or introduction of Biwater to the VI, however, supported the project.
VI minimum wage ‘not an easy issue’ to address– Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Labour Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) says while the government is taking steps to address the minimum wage issue in the Virgin Islands, it remains a complex issue to be addressed.
Nov 21, 2023, is Budget Day! Address to be delivered by Premier Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will read his second Budget Address to the nation as Minister of Finance later this month.
Hundreds of millions needed for recovery projects in VI- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said hundreds of millions of dollars are needed to fund hurricane recovery and development projects in the [British] Virgin Islands and he is seeking the United Kingdom’s support in getting the necessary loans.
Landscaping of public roads on the move due to RATED Programme
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- For months, taxi drivers, pedestrians, and motorists on Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Jost van Dyke have been complaining about heavy bushes on the side of the roads causing driving, and walking hazardous.

