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Downsizing of Financial Services entities being noted by Premier Smith
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- Noting that the economic pillar- financial services sector- continues to perform well for the people of the Virgin Islands, Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has , however, noted with concern that several companies in that sector have been downsizing.
“I won’t sit still” until completion of Great Mt. road works – Delores Christopher
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI – Fifth District Representative Hon. Delores Christopher has vowed that she “won’t sit still” until the completion of the Great Mountain road works, which is currently underway.
Local Trust company lays off 15 workers!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Former laid off employees of the local Trust Company TMF have told Virgin Islands News Online that some 15 of them were laid off from their jobs from July of this year up to November 2, 2012.
UPDATE: The Pub on Tortola re-opens under new management!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Pub has been sold as was firstly and accurately reported by this news site, and the Road Town landmark is now re-opened. The Restaurant and Bar opened its door to the public on Saturday November 3, 2012.
American Eagle to still have a presence in the VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The American Eagle ATRS will no longer be coming to the Caribbean as American Airlines, which owns American Eagle, has decided to return those aircraft to the lessors , however, the American Eagle brand will continue to have a presence in the Caribbean, including the Virgin Islands.
BVI Cable TV reminds customers about channel changes for digital launch
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – BVI Cable TV today November 2, 2012 provided a reminder about upcoming changes that will be necessary to facilitate the upgrade of the cable TV system to an all-digital platform this winter.
IFC Reports: “VI remains the Gold Star in Asia”
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) continues to be the jurisdiction of choice for the Asian business community according to Executive Director of the BVI International Finance Centre (IFC), Elise Donovan, who says this was the clear message received by the VI delegation during a two-week series of meetings held in Hong Kong and Shanghai in October.
O’Neal’s Gas Station under new management from today Nov. 1
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One of Road Town’s landmarks, the Sol Gas Station popularly known as the O’Neal’s Gas station, will be run under new management effective today November 1, 2012.
Pace of works, trade license difficulties frustrate vendors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Prospective vendors of the Crafts Alive Village at a community meeting held with Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park last evening October 30, 2012 expressed frustration at the protracted length of time being taken to officially open the new Village.
Crafts Alive Village for November 20 Opening – Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool announced last evening, October 30, 2012 during a meeting with prospective vendors of the Crafts Alive Village that his Ministry is pushing hard for a November 20, 2012 deadline for the opening of the Village.
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