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Trade Ministry focused on reducing 'bureaucracy that exists' - Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has reassured that she is working through her ministry to ease the burden of doing business in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Merger of BVIEC & W&SD approved by Cabinet- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5), has announced the formation of a new statutory body—the Virgin Islands Energy and Water Company —through the merger of the Territory’s water and electricity utilities.
ASSI security audit calls for restricting public vehicular traffic to airport terminal
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Picking up and dropping off persons directly in front of the terminal at Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island could soon be discontinued, according to reports reaching our News Centre.
New round of applications open for MSME Grant Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Applications are now open for a new cohort of entrepreneurs under the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Grant Programme.
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BVIEC completes 1st Job Training Mentorship Programme
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI— The British Virgin Islands Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has successfully completed its first Job Training Mentorship Programme in collaboration with the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
Medical school & SSB reportedly ink MoU for housing @ Joe's Hill Manor Estate
JOE’S HILL, Tortola, VI- Reports reaching our news centre indicate that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been inked between Social Security Board (SSB) and Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) – BVI School of Medicine for housing at Joe’s Hill Manor Estate.
CIBC donates $10K to Creative Waves ahead of group’s first gallery opening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- CIBC Caribbean Bank has made a donation of ten thousand dollars to Creative Waves, which will assist the group as they open their first gallery.
Revived public service internship programme an investment in VI's future- DG Archer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Aimed at enhancing the youth engagement and succession planning within the public service, Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has hailed the relaunch of the Internship Programme as a crucial investment in the future of the Virgin Islands.
'Everything was going so bloody well up to about 3 months ago'- Branson on Trump's tariffs
WASHINGTON DC, USA- British billionaire and Virgin Islands Belonger Richard C.N. Branson has renewed his criticism of United States President Donald J. Trump’s tariff policies.
Shein implements drastic U.S price hike as tariff changes loom
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GUANGDONG, China- Fast-fashion retailer Shein Group Ltd. has significantly raised prices across its U.S. product lines, encompassing everything from clothing to household goods. These price increases, effective as of April 25, have been implemented in anticipation of substantial tariffs and the removal of a critical customs exemption by U.S. authorities. Such policy changes target low-cost imports from China, directly impacting Shein and similar companies, and ultimately, American consumers.
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