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'Middle East tensions could potentially impact financial cooperation'- Kenneth B. Baker
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - The financial services sector in the Virgin Islands could be affected by escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly regarding levels of international cooperation, as the islands rely on global integration for business.
VI Gov’t warns its nationals in war-torn Middle East to ‘shelter in place’
SHENZHEN, Hong Kong, China- As the war in the Middle East continues in its second week, the Government of the Virgin Islands, through its Hong Kong Office, has advised nationals of the Virgin Islands in the United Arab Emirates and the wider Middle East to “shelter in place until further notice”.
'We do not take sides in distant conflicts'- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Referring to the ongoing war in the Middle East, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has stated his position on the conflict.
Christianity under global threat due to persecution, says report
UK GUARDIAN
Christianity is in danger of ceasing to be a truly global faith as increasing numbers of its followers flee violence and persecution across swaths of the Middle East and Africa, according to a new report.
UPDATE: Mr. Ali M. Tarabay to be buried Sunday 9th August 2015
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The family of Ali Mohamad Tarabay has announced that the burial for the 85-year-old businessman will take place tomorrow August 9, 2015.
Members of HOA do see hope, joy & continued peace in VI - Hon. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza last evening Saturday, November 24, 2012, however, the focus was not only on the Virgin Islands as Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Mark Vanterpool also stopped to reflect on the turmoil across the world, including in the Middle East.
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