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Finance and Business
TRC wins 2020 Regulator of the Year Award
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On March 28, 2021, at the BVI Finance Awards, the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) emerged the winner of the Regulator of the Year Award.
Covering-up of other problems by vaccines & taxes
Alred C. Frett
When Our Health & Economy are @ Risk:
Saying so does not make it so, and – It’s not uncommon to know less than we know but think we do more than we do, so - Although Truth may have more Enemies than Friends, we have nothing without it… I bring neither Harm nor Malice but my word is no Gospel so please check my Facts for yourself for Pastors have altered Sermons, Teachers changed Lectures and Parents mislead us from time to time.
'No new trade fees until we are back to normal'- Hon Flax Charles
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Honourable Shereen D. Flax Charles (AL) said the Andrew A. Fahie-led Government of the Virgin Islands does not want to add any pressure to businesses during this global pandemic and will not be introducing any new fees until the territory is back to normal.
No more delays to ‘open the seaports’ - Hon Penn tells Fahie Gov’t
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) Government to open the Virgin Islands' seaports to international operations without delay.
Construction materials stolen from work site @ Fort Hill
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- Work was progressing apace on the retaining wall project behind Bob's Gas Station at Fort Hill, Tortola until construction materials were allegedly stolen from the worksite sometime between April 1 and April 3, 2021.
Deceased billionaire Petr Kellner was 'looking forward to retiring' in VI- Hon Wheatley
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Petr Kellner, the Czech billionaire who died in a helicopter crash in Alaska, USA on March 27, 2021, was looking forward to retiring in the [British] Virgin Islands someday, Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration and Ninth District Representative Hon Vincent O. Wheatley has revealed.
Restoration works continue @ Ralph T. O’Neal Admin Complex
WICKHAM'S CAY, Tortola, VI- Restorative works continue on the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex as the Government of the Virgin Islands works to maintain its public infrastructure.
CDC wants cruise ship & port workers vaccinated
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Friday, April 2, 2021, recommended that port and ship workers get vaccinated before leisure cruise travel resumes, though the agency stopped short of giving guidance on when it expected to ease restrictions on cruising.
Hon Rymer rolls out new 5th District Directory App
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI - Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities who also serves as Fifth District Representative in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has rolled out a new 5th District Services App Directory, to serve businesses in the area.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Samiah J. Leonard
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Valley, Virgin Gorda resident, Ms Samiah J. Leonard said crafting a niche business out of body scrubs and body butter while juggling school is not easy. At 16-year-old, our Young Professional is the owner of ‘Enchanted Beauty’, a skincare brand.
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