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Glenford V. Malone appointed Deputy Managing Director of Regulation @ BVIFSC
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) has announced the appointment of local Mr Glenford V. Malone as Deputy Managing Director, Regulation with effect from January 1, 2022.
It’s ‘amazing’ VI media don’t get more lawsuits – Hon Ingrid A. Moses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Speaker of the House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands, Hon Ingrid A. Moses recently used a television talk show to take a swipe at local media outlets, alleging that they are guilty of being sensational with headlines, which causes persons not to read a story but go straight to the bloggers section.
Competition: the best form of regulation
By Dickson Igwe
The regulatory mechanism is controlled by the wealthy and powerful. This is the tiny number of people at the pinnacle of the Virgin Islands social and economic pyramid. They own and manage the telecoms businesses. They also possess enormous political clout. These people profess to be business minded: in reality they are weary of real competition. Competition will eat into their bottom line.
Better regulation needed in trade & consumer affairs - Commentators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Citing complaints over the years by businesses such as retail stores and small business owners among others, commentators have called on government to take a stronger look at trade and consumer affairs within the territory.
Land registry report highlights right of way concerns
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Unlawful building and other developments in rights of way are of particular concern according to the Land Registry’s 2011 Annual Report.