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NBVI threatens legal proceedings against the Maynards for nearly $100K in arrears
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Already serving prison time in the United States for a drug smuggling plot, former BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Managing Director Oleanvine Pickering-Maynard and her son Kadeem S. Maynard now have to worry about losing property if they fail to pay on arrears due to the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI).
Businessman Betteto Frett accusing NBVI of being ‘most corrupt’ bank in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– VI businessman Betteto Frett is once again in a financial matter, this time, over a complication with the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) and a Marina belonging to him allegedly being put up for sale despite all his efforts to meet his financial obligations. Additionally, Mr Frett has accused the bank of asking the court to have him jailed.
Public seeking answers over second bank auction of Dameon Percival’s home
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI– The public is now left with more questions than answers regarding the home of Tola Radio VI co-host Dameon Percival whose co-owned property is now back on the market for a possible August action, after the radio host reportedly raised $30,000 via an on-air telethon on the radio station on June 29, 2023, to save the home from a first auction.
Demion Percival home back on market after raising $30k on radio!
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI - It was late June 2023 when it came to the public’s attention that the home co-owned by Demion Percival, a former Taxi & Livery Commissioner who turned talk show host, was in foreclosure and being sold by the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI).
D’Moi M. Hodge presented with $20K cheque as VIBassador!
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) displayed its appreciation to its latest hero, D’Moi M. Hodge, at a special motorcade and welcome home ceremony on Saturday, July 22, 2023.
VI welcomes first baby for 2023 on New Year's Day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lynch family received a most wonderful gift on New Year’s Day 2023, a bouncing baby boy.
Long bank lines & traffic jams still persist in VI
WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The issue of long bank lines around the five major commercial banks- National Bank of the Virgin Islands, First Caribbean International Bank, Republic Bank, FirstBank VI and Banco Popular- on Tortola, and in some cases traffic jams, continue to be a major issue for drivers, customers and pedestrians in Road Town.
‘Investigate possibility’ of forgiving interest for locals with loans @ NBVI- Hon Fraser
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Veteran legislator and Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA has called on the Government of the Virgin Islands to investigate the possibility of the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI) forgiving all or a percentage of interest on loans for Virgin Islanders during the initial stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Virgin Islands.
New JvD ATM is ‘promise made, promise kept’– Premier Fahie
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost van Dyke, VI – Installation works have been completed on a new ATM on the sister island of Jost van Dyke, Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed in a social media post.
Persons reportedly tried to bully Premier Fahie into reshuffling NBVI board
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – A Board Member of the National Bank of the Virgin Islands (NBVI), along with his 'sidekicks', reportedly tried to bully Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) into reshuffling the board of the bank, the Premier revealed during the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) held at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola, on April 22, 2021.