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Business stimulus payments available from Monday, Sept 14- Hon Flax-Charles

- Micro, Small & Medium Enterprise businesses (MSMEs) key beneficiaries
Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise businesses (MSMEs) who registered for Government’s Small Business Sector Grant Relief Programme can expect their cheques starting Monday, September 14, 2020, Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) announced. Photo: Facebook/File
Hon Shereen Flax-Charles said that the Government remains pleased to have reached the point to be able to make the financial assistance available as businesses have been looking forward to the stimulus. Photo: VINO/File
Hon Shereen Flax-Charles said that the Government remains pleased to have reached the point to be able to make the financial assistance available as businesses have been looking forward to the stimulus. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise businesses (MSMEs) who registered for Government’s Small Business Sector Grant Relief Programme can expect their cheques starting Monday, September 14, 2020, Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) has announced.

Assisting Businesses, stimulating economy

Hon Flax-Charles, in a statement released today, September 11, 2020, said the Small Business Sector Grant Relief Programme that was established to assist Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise (MSME) Businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, in meeting their operational expenditure, while stimulating economic activity by facilitating the circulation of money within the Territory.

“As part of the application process outlined in the Policy Guidelines, MSMEs were required to provide information on revenues and expenditures pre-COVID-19 and during the COVID-19 period to date. This information was used to calculate a value loss figure, which was important in determining the amount of funds a business is granted in a transparent, objective and equitable manner,” she said. 

“I am pleased to report that on Monday, 14 September at 10:00 a.m., we invite you to join us for a virtual ceremony live on Facebook as we launch the COVID-19 stimulus payment of MSMEs who have qualified for this grant.”

Gov’t pleased to reach payout stage

Hon Flax-Charles said that the Government remains pleased to have reached the point to be able to make the financial assistance available as businesses have been looking forward to the stimulus.

“Additionally, we have made a provisional extension to the application process recognising that a small amount of our business persons faced significant difficulty with meeting the deadline for whatever reason.”

Businesses looking to meet this extension’s deadline are asked to contact the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs at 468-4280 or via email using bvitrade@gov.vg.

20 Responses to “Business stimulus payments available from Monday, Sept 14- Hon Flax-Charles”

  • about time (11/09/2020, 18:42) Like (9) Dislike (1) Reply
    .Ms Flax Charles wouldn't be muzzled for too long. This the lady I supported. This is what I expect from her....
  • Social Security? (11/09/2020, 18:44) Like (9) Dislike (12) Reply
    That sucking sound you hear? Yeah thats the $40m+++ getting robbed from your retirement plan. Airport, Wall, and Pier Park were nothing compared to whats about to happen now.
  • farmer (11/09/2020, 18:56) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
    When will farmers get there stimulus package also?
  • voter (11/09/2020, 19:09) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    Flax Charles got my vote for sure next election she is a people person
  • big ups (11/09/2020, 19:26) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Ok we really need it I say thank you
  • Still waiting (11/09/2020, 19:59) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    Business grant ready and I cannot even get my social security stimulus, imagine my co- workers receive theirs and I'm still waiting. Can someone explain that !!! 6 months now I'm home. Will I starve or become homeless before I get my stimulus???
    • Something Missing (12/09/2020, 08:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      How does business make.money. I believe it's by having customers... Who are the customers.. Talk about opening the country. Are you going to continue giving stimulus....
    • @Still waiting (12/09/2020, 21:59) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Call Social security boo boo
  • business man (11/09/2020, 20:03) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    I don’t expect all of us (business owners) to reap from this stimulus
  • chocolate (12/09/2020, 00:18) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply


    i cant even get any money from social security what a shame but small business can get there stimulus this place jus fucked rite up
  • Trump (12/09/2020, 03:20) Like (21) Dislike (0) Reply
    They need to rain in the ss board it’s a two person show vip weak the smith and skeleton show
  • Hmm (12/09/2020, 09:33) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    So wait what about us who applied since how many months now for the stimulus relief and cannot get an answer yet whether we qualified or not?
  • Manabouttown (12/09/2020, 15:37) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
    Honorable Mitch Turnbull all the way. I am a strong supporter of the VIP and they have failed us. It is my fundamental rights to support a political party of my choice.
    • @ manabouttoen (13/09/2020, 23:05) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      You stick with Mitch we voters going make the switch come 2023 you watch
  • bad boy (13/09/2020, 05:51) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Look how long i apply and cant get no answer if i qualify or not wat a shame
  • 2023 (13/09/2020, 23:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Keep the good works up Ms Charles you are the only at large who we keeping
  • Disaster (14/09/2020, 06:27) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    72 people living in a building in Road Town no one tried to Investigate why are these People living there? How long are they living there? What are the living condition. And it is a Shame! I even heard rumors that BVIslanders are living there too.This situation needs a thorough Investigation as soon as possible. By the way I might be 73 the way how things are going Rent prices skyrocketing no Jobs No Food. A survey needs to be done to see how People in general are making out because I can Imagine a lot of people are in Dire need.
  • domino effect (14/09/2020, 06:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Every I went to full out a form or get information for the small business stimulus they saying forms aren't ready, they changed forms,you have to go online or some runaround. Government are the cause of all these robberies,homicide,burglaries, woman out prostitution, illegal immigration, and dope selling. Borders are closed no money coming in,every time there's a curfew building up stress, what they think gonna happen. Over 47 million dollars to help 20 thousands adults and 25 thousands children for 6 months each adult could have gotten 10 gran with millions still left back but the government continues to play the people for fools with their hidden secret agenda. Now look at the domino effect that you all the leaders caused on society. You all choose to play around with the people's wealth instead of meeting the needs of the health struggle crises.


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