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Finance and Business
Hon Penn calls for 2nd round of COVID stimulus $$
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called for a second round of business stimulus grants, which he says should be directed to the tourism industry.
Pier Park tenants to pay full rent from March 1, 2021
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- After offering rent discounts to tenants for some 10 months, including as much as 100% off, due to the effects of the global coronavirus pandemic, the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park Limited is now requiring tenants to pay up in full from next month.
Taxi Operators Stimulus initiative benefitted 145 Taxi Operators- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 145 Taxi Operators and their families have been positively affected by the COVID-19 Transportation Stimulus Package, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has revealed.
Gov’t offering 100% reduction on property tax interests
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Andrew A. Fahie-led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government continues to look at ways to assist the people during this coronavirus pandemic, it is now extending to property owners a 100% reduction on property tax interests accrued for the 2020 tax year and prior years.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Joniqué S. Smith
By Ron O. D’Avilar
With an interest in fashion and dancing, Young Entrepreneur Joniqué S Smith founded ‘Yu’Nique DayDreams’ as a business meant to channel her passions and provide an income stream.
RDA awards 4 new contracts for projects on VG, Anegada & Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Virgin Islands continues its steady recovery from the 2017 devastating hurricanes, the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has awarded four new contracts for projects on Virgin Gorda, Anegada and Tortola to a combined value of $429,764.86.
Tourist Board targets North American markets with ‘Golden Virtual Roadshow’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands will be in the spotlight for the next few days commencing today, February 16, 2021, as the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission targets the North American market through a ‘Golden Virtual Roadshow.’
Public Officers, Ministers mandated to hold office hours on sister islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said, as part of providing better service to residents of the sister islands, public officers, as well as ministers, are mandated to now hold office hours and work on the sister islands.
Persons out of VI for 6 months required to submit new WP applications
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Expatriate workers who are out of the Territory for six months or more with expired Work Permits (WP) will be required to submit new applications.
Anyone who says VG gets nothing ‘carry them to the eye specialist’- Premier
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – More developments were promised to the people of Virgin Gorda and other sister islands, following the handover and rededication ceremony for the newly refurbished North Sound Administration Building on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, in honour of Mr John E. George Sr MBE.
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