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BVIPA informs of Easter holiday schedule for offices & warehouses on Tortola & VG
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public of the following Easter holiday schedule for the offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda.
Premier justifies calls for business donations towards ESHS redevelopment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reiterated and justified calls for businesses to make donations to the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) re-building project, while highlighting that the plea for donation comes as the cost of building materials has increased significantly since the original RDA contract.
VI Gov't ‘even more confident’ of direct flights from US mainland later this year- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The long-awaited direct flights from the US mainland to the [British] Virgin Islands could likely become a reality in the fourth quarter of this year, Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said.
BVIPA looking to have ATM installed on Anegada
SETTING POINT, Anegada, VI- The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has said it is looking at the possibility of having an ATM installed at the ferry dock on Anegada.
HoA to continue Thursday, April 7, 2022 in Committee
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands will continue its sitting on Thursday, April 7, 2022, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre, on the main island of Tortola.
Black homes are often undervalued; Black appraisers fighting to change that
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After 21 years as a residential appraiser, Sanedria Potter still gets incredulous looks when she shows up at a home to do her job.
“You’re the appraiser?” she’s asked.
Premier Fahie congratulates Alicia Barcena for sterling service as UN ECLAC Chief
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has applauded the outstanding contribution of Ms Alicia Barcena to the advancement of Latin America and the Caribbean during her tenure as Executive Secretary of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC), which ended on March 31, 2022.
Businesses challenged to donate @ least $60K each for ESHS redevelopment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has laid down the gauntlet for local businesses and companies to fund the campus redevelopment efforts at Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) as a result of an increase in the cost of raw materials.
VI Gov't seeking consultants for Gaming & Betting Control Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through the Premier’s Office, is inviting qualified, professional, experienced, and resourceful firms to submit proposals to provide consultancy services for the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting Control Commission.
Veterinary clinic ‘Happy Pets’ Vet’ officially opens in VI April 5, 2022
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI ̶ Owners of pets in the Virgin Islands are familiar with Pet Planet VI, which offers a wide range of items for pets, including food, medication, treats, leashes, shampoos, flea repellants and feeding bowls; however, now pet owners can also go to the same location in Fish Bay for veterinary clinic services.
