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Finance and Business

April 21st, 2021
SMART Investing to improve Critical Traditional Infrastructure & High-Quality Internet Service

Edgar Leonard

The Virgin Islands (British), comprising 59 square miles spread across 36 islands, cays, and rocks, is one of the smallest countries among the 15 members and 5 associate members in CARICOM.

April 20th, 2021
Caribbean Solidarity

Thomas C. Famous

In September of 2003, Bermuda was hit by Hurricane Fabian. In its aftermath, we were left with death and destruction that we had never experienced in generations. Islandwide, entire roads were gone, rooves were gone, retaining walls gone, and electricity gone.

April 19th, 2021
'Drag racing stadium' could be built @ Beef Island- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands is advancing talks for the ‘Hung Land’ at Beef Island to expand the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport and perhaps add a drag racing stadium.

April 19th, 2021
No local job access for VI's ‘Work-in-Paradise’ visitors - Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – First announced in November 2020 as a means to capitalise on economic opportunities in this COVID-19 era, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced more details about an upcoming programme aimed at attracting remote workers to the Virgin Islands (VI).

April 18th, 2021
Gov’t to waiver visitor’s visa for certain countries to boost tourism

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As one of several initiatives to boost tourism and ultimately the economy, the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has plans to lift visitor’s visa restrictions for certain countries.

April 16th, 2021
Work Permit Exemption Policy being abused, changes coming– Hon Wheatley

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour, Immigration and Social Security, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) said persons are abusing the work permit exemption policy and has warned of changes on the horizon.

April 15th, 2021
Employers warned against evading NHI payments, underpaying staff

DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Businesses in the Virgin Islands (VI) have been cautioned against involving in acts that evade National Health Insurance (NHI) payments in the Virgin Islands (VI) on behalf of their employees.

April 15th, 2021
NAGICO & 3 other companies delivering 40ft container of water to SVG

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – NAGICO Insurances has joined forces with RiteWay Food Markets, FLOW and Delta Petroleum to deliver much-needed water to Volcano-hit St Vincent and the Grenadines.

April 15th, 2021
65 questions including on CoI & crime await Gov’t @ today’s HoA

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- When the Seventh Sitting of the Third Session of the Fourth House of Assembly of the Virgin Islands is held at Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff's Bottom, Tortola from 10:00 am today, April 15, 2021, there will be a long list of questions for the sitting Government.

April 15th, 2021
Lorie A. Freeman to be appointed Deputy Director of SSB

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Chief Financial Officer of Social Security Board (SSB), Ms Lorie A. Freeman is set to be appointed Deputy Director of SSB.

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