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Three Gov’t offices move to remote operations
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – At least three Government offices have moved to provide remote operations in the first working week of 2022, according to a bulletin posted by the Government of the Virgin Islands.
Trade Dept pushing “shop local” initiative for VI businesses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Business owners are being encouraged to participate in an upcoming workshop and trade show being organised by the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs to be held on Friday, December 21, 2018.
Grant for small businesses is a 'jump start' - Karia J. Christopher
ROAD TOWN Tortola VI - "This grant is not seen as a replacement for the business sales. We don't expect that the funds enclosed in this envelope would be able to get you exactly where you have been," said Director of Trade, Investment and Consumer Affairs Mrs Karia J. Christopher.
141 businesses receive grants from Trade Department since hurricanes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - “We are pleased to report that we have distributed a first cohort for the grant programme, which is free money. To date, 141 recipients have received funding from the Government of the Virgin Islands — as much as $10,000,” said Director of the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs, Mrs Karia J. Christopher.
Digicel rewards entrepreneurship, a key business focus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Digicel and the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs, have partnered to reward BVI Business through the 2015 Business of the Year Programme. Kristin C. Frazer of Trèfle Designs won the People’s Choice Award powered by Digicel.