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Finance and Business
Willock expresses disappointment in racetrack saga; Wants matter resolved
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has again expressed his disappointment in the continued standoff between the Government of the Virgin Islands and the Thomas family over a lease agreement for lands at Ellis Thomas Downs in Sea Cows Bay.
VI Business Banking Expo coming in 2nd Quarter of 2024- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has said a banking exposition, which she expects will deliver "substantial benefits" to the Virgin Islands community, will be held in the second quarter of 2024.
Electric surfboards & dive scooters coming to Marina Cay
MARINA CAY, Virgin Islands – Marina Cay, home to the newly opened Marina Cay Bar & Grill, is introducing an array of watersport activities through a partnership with Up ‘n’ Under Watersports.
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Gov’t still negotiating Medicinal Marijuana Bill with Gov’s Office– Hon Wheatley
FAT HOG’S BAY, Tortola, VI– The Government is continuing to negotiate the assent of Medicinal Marijuana legislation with the Governor's Office, years after legislators passed the bill in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA). This is according to the Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9).
Mervin D. Hastings In! Michelle A. V. McLean Out! As she retires from Labour Dept
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Today, Thursday, February 29, 2024 is Labour Commissioner Mrs Michelle A. V. McLean’s last day on the job as Commissioner of the Department of Labour and Workforce Development.
BVI Yachting Hotel & Tourism Association forges strategic alliance with Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Demonstrating their shared resolve towards advancing the Virgin Islands' tourism product, the BVI Yachting, Hotel and Tourism Association (BVIYHTA), and Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) held dialogues on advancing the industry.
When corruption breeds corruption
Alred C. Frett
A Mountain is not a Haystack:
Some think that it’s foolish to stand up against Injustice when this could be their Bread and Butter on the road to Riches... Fact is, when we only think of ourselves, we become the Problem rather than the Solution... I learnt a long time ago, that keeping your Eyes closed to Reality is like the Blind following the Blind... This happens whenever we are wide awake but fast asleep, and Dreams become Nightmares.
Opposition Leader leads delegation to PAC workshop in T&T
PORT OF SPAIN, T&T – Opposition Leader Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL) is currently leading a delegation of Opposition Members to a Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK workshop on the work of Public Accounts Committees and Parliamentary Trade Scrutiny being held in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.
NDP Gov’t spent over $8.5M in travel from 2013 to 2018
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There has been much said in some quarters about incumbent government officials travelling overseas for official business and the fact that the cost is borne by taxpayers.
Area of road where Richard C.N. Branson ‘crashed’ now repaired
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Residents of Virgin Gorda and other users of the road, including Sir Richard C.N. Branson, would be pleased to learn that the Public Works Department (PWD) has started carrying out “resurfacing repairs” on the sister island.
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