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Talking Points hosts challenge local media on responsible journalism
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Point co-hosts have chimed in on several issues here in the Virgin Islands (VI), among them the closure of the Bank of Asia (BVI) and the recent grey listing of the Territory by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
2 years normal timeline for FATF grey list removal- Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development, Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL), has said the targeted two-year timeline to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list is normal.
VI’s financial services sector being attacked by ‘big powers’- Julian Willock
FORT HILL, Devonshire, Bermuda- The former Speaker of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly, Mr Julian Willock, has accused the international community of trying to sabotage the VI’s financial services sector.
Be ‘open & transparent’ about FATF grey listing- Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the government to be more transparent about the grey listing of the Virgin Islands (BVI) by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Exclusive: 'Fixing deficiencies raised by FATF makes VI stronger’- Hon Lorna G. Smith
STRASBOURG, France- Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has reassured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) that being included on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) ‘grey list’ will not negatively impact the territory.
VI working to implement FATF targeted measures for compliance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In light of the Virgin Islands recently being placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) ‘grey list’, targeted measures outlined by the FATF is being implemented.
VI delegation attending Plenary Session of Financial Action Task Force in France
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that an official delegation is attending a joint Plenary session of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and MONEYVAL in Strasbourg, France, from June 10 to June 13, 2025.
VI deserves applause for being among best-regulated jurisdictions– Deputy Premier
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said, despite the constant critique of the sitting government for passing many pieces of legislation, he believes they should be praised for their hard work in keeping the territory’s laws up to date.
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