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USVI: Revised horse racing deal adds 5-year SGVI commitment
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The Governor of the US Virgin Islands, Albert A. Bryan Jr, has submitted a revised horse racing agreement to the 36th Legislature that now requires SGVI to remain the promoter of horse racing for at least five years, removes a proposed full gross receipts tax exemption for entertainment activities at the racetracks, adds quarterly gaming revenue reporting, and doubles the St. Thomas-St. John Horsemen Association’s racino revenue share from 3% to 6%.
Airport expansion ‘idea’ to be explored @ BVI Ideas Fest 2025
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- One of the topics to be discussed by thoughtful minds at the upcoming BVI Ideas Festival 2025 on Peter Island will be the proposed expansion of Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.
Trump administration weighing proposal to establish USVI Ship Registry
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Trump administration is currently reviewing a bold proposal to establish a new international ship registry in the US Virgin Islands—an initiative designed to expand the US-flagged commercial shipping fleet, strengthen national security, and elevate the US Virgin Islands as a critical player in global maritime commerce.
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VI-USVI Trade war? Gov Bryan fires 1st shot with proposed 25% tariff
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Taking a page out of President Donald J. Trump's book in picking a fight with his closest allies, the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Government- headed by Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr (D)- has proposed to slap tariffs on the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘Our [political] system is nothing but a legal dictatorship’- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Following his surprise move to endorse the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) for the 2023 General Elections, incumbent Third District Representative and Chairman of Progressives United (PU) Hon Julian Fraser RA went on to refer to the political system of the [British] Virgin Islands as a legal dictatorship, while accusing its House of Assembly (HoA) as being a rubber stamp.
D8 political aspirant Wheatley launches proposal for Red Bay
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Less than 24 hours after our news centre broke the news that former Financial Secretary (FS) Mr L. Allen Wheatley is expected to be the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate for District 8, the political aspirant has launched a proposal for a multi-use facility in Red Bay, East End.
Elected officials to be stripped of power to help residents; Governor is King!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As more and more details emerge from the draft proposal now on the table by the coalition Government headed by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), it is clear that it is facilitating the United Kingdom (UK) imposing direct rule without suspending the constitution.
Governor has all the power in proposal by coalition gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sources within the Team Unity Government headed by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) have told our news centre that the draft proposal being discussed with the United Kingdom (UK) and Governor John J. Rankin, CMG will see the imposition of direct rule without suspending the constitution.
Unity Gov’t to engage public on final proposal to UK beginning June 20
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Beginning Monday, June 20, 2022, the Government of National Unity will be engaging the public in a series of meetings to discuss the final proposal submitted to the United Kingdom (UK), regarding the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) Report recommendations.
National Unity Gov’t submits proposal on governance to UK OTs Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Unity Government led by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has submitted a proposal on governance to United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories (OTs) Minister Hon Amanda A. Milling and hopes it will be considered instead of direct rule, which the people of the Virgin Islands have rejected.
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