Finance and Business
Young VI Islander opens attractive mobile food & ice-cream business
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- One may have wondered if the pied piper was on Wickham’s Cay yesterday May 24, 2013 with the amount of children that gleefully flocked to the area to get themselves a treat at the newest food/ice-cream business in the Virgin Islands- Yo Mama Kitchen/Mr Ice-Cream Man.
UPDATE: Businesses not buying Premier’s denial economy is failing
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what could be considered a case of ‘who feels it knows it’, the majority of businesses in the Virgin Islands are not in support of Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith’s recent statement in the House of Assembly that the economy was not failing.
Informal Communication on FSC good enough for NDP govt.
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - One is left to wonder 'What next' is left for a government to do or say to show its high level of unprofessional ways of dealing with some of the most critical facets of the economy of the country.
Rude Govt. Ministers display ‘political bullying’ – Hon Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It was no difficult task to recognize and feel the atmosphere of anger and aggressive retorts between members on the two sides of the House of Assembly when questions were put to the head of the Government by the Opposition on May 14, 2013.
Bridge job disconnect between locals & expats - Commentators
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following comments made by two legislators regarding the employment situation in the Territory, commentators have come to the conclusion that there is a disconnect that needs to be bridged urgently.
JVD residents lash out at LIME for downed phone services
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI - Residents of the sister island of Jost Van Dyke have reported to Virgin Islands News Online’s News Room that their internet and land line services have been out of order since last night May 10, 2013 following heavy rains.
BVICCHA responds to Platinum News article on Chairman’s statements
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) has issued a statement that distances itself from remarks made by attorney at law and Chairman of the BVICCHA, Jamal S. Smith recently in relation to the cruise pier project.
'Doug' Wheatley calls for prudent spending by gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Talk show host and social commentator Douglas Wheatley has called for better management of taxpayers’ money by the government.
JVD resident calls for strict regulation on holding tanks, fuel disposal
GREAT HARBOUR, Jost Van Dyke, VI – With the booming tourism sector that continues to sustain the Virgin Islands’ economy, one resident has expressed concern that this may have come at a significant price to the Territory’s environment in certain areas.
Hedge Fund Firm Wants to Block Cayman Transparency Reforms
(HISPANIC BUSINESS)- One of the largest hedge fund services firms in the Cayman Islands is attempting to block reforms that would make the world's principal offshore location for hedge funds more transparent.
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