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SHAME! Shipping Registry locked out for days, Landlady says 1-year unpaid rent due
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI: The effects of the National Democratic Party (NDP) leaving the country broke is still being felt throughout the public and private sectors.
Premier Smith defends controversial 'open for business' statement
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With many people jobless, homeless, without adequate food and water, the conditions of the roads in a horrible state and many places yet to be properly cleaned up following hurricanes Irma and Maria, there was much criticism when Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) made a statement back in October that the 'BVI is open for business'.
Duty-free imports to be considered for extension
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), Premier and Minister of Finance, announced during a live radio broadcast on ZBVI AM 780 on Sunday, November 19, 2017 that considerations are being made to extend the life of the duty-free list put in place by government shortly after Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017.
Small businesses can incorporate for less under new law
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI - During the Eleventh Sitting of the Second Session of the Third House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands on November 16, 2017 at the Ritter House, members of the House welcomed the Micro Business Companies Act 2017.
'No layoffs in the public service'- Premier Smith
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI - During a press conference on Thursday, October 26, 2017 streaming live on the Government of the Virgin Islands YouTube page, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL), Premier and Minister of Finance, reassured civil servants that there will be no layoffs.
90% of RT businesses flooded, losses may reach Millions; EE Fete cancelled
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As residents woke up today Tuesday August 8, 2017 to make assessments of homes, businesses, state-owned facilities and churches, the devastation is real and the damages are overwhelming.
Premier strikes back, says No confidence motion was 'baseless attacks'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) hits back at Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1), Leader of the Opposition's No Confident Motion by calling it "baseless attacks" on his Government.
Lack of answers on BVI Airways scandal, 'it's prejudical' says Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At the Ninth Sitting of the Second Session of the Third House of Assembly (HoA) on August 1, 2017, Minister of Finance and Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) was scrutinized on the matter of the government paying out $7.2 million of tax payers money into BVI Airways.
UPDATE: Elected Leaders putting VI at a disadvantage - Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a brief statement following the decision of the No Confidence Motion today August 1, 2017, Leader of the Opposition Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said, "Everyone who wants to be honest and fair must realise that our Territory's finances are going down a slippery slope and so is our economy."
VI on the verge of ‘direct rule’ – Hon Andrew A. Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has warned the British Overseas Territory of the Virgin Islands (VI) that if the Minister of Finance continue to mismanage his portfolio, that "someone will police us in a manner we will all regret."
