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Finance and Business
Saving ourselves from our own corruption
Alred C. Frett
The Lessons we learn at Home & Church:
Life always seems too short with not enough space for the things we would like to cherish being displaced by things we can’t put behind us fast enough – Thus, Natural Disasters, Pandemics and Trumpism, threaten the love for Family… Far too often, we become Trapped as the effects of these experiences are embedded within us like chronic diseases, Cult or Jonestown Religion.
Stamp duty waiver for purchase of property to be extended- Premier Fahie
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has disclosed it will be extending the stamp duty waiver for the purchase of property by Belongers.
HLSCC approved for delivery of STCW courses for mariners
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI– The H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has been awarded ‘provisional approval’ to begin scheduling delivery of Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (Basic STCW) courses at its Paraquita Bay campus.
Grant from SSB subject to 'rigorous checks & balances' including by SSB- Premier
CAPPOON’S BAY, Tortola, VI- The $40 million granted injected into the Government’s Economic Stimulus Plan by Social Security Board (SSB) has come under scrutiny fueled by rumours pedalled mostly by sworn critics of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration; however, the grant is subject to rigorous checks and balances including by SSB to ensure there is no deviation from the agreement or abuse of funds.
BVICCHA weighs in on new Port fees
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Recently, the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) issued a press release indicating that they were increasing fees for services the authority offers. Immediately with the release, businesses began to contact the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) and complain.
Fisherman’s wharf in Baughers Bay to be named after late Omar W. Hodge
CAPPOON'S BAY, Tortola, VI- Representative for the Sixth Electoral District Honourable Alvera Maduro Caines said the much talked about Fisherman’s Wharf in Baughers Bay is nearing completion and, when complete, will be named in honour of the late Omar W. Hodge.
13 local firms express interest in contract to repair Police Marine Base
ROAD REEF, Tortola, VI- Some 13 local firms have expressed an interest in undertaking the project for the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Marine Base Fencing, Gates and Drains Project.
Corruption? ‘Blundering’ UK Gov’t faced with more questions over COVID spending
LONDON, United Kingdom- While the United Kingdom (UK) Government led by the pro-colonialist Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson aka ‘Boris’ has allegedly been collaborating with the UK press to paint the Virgin Islands and its Government as corrupt, allegedly in an attempt to impose direct rule, fingers are now pointing back at the UK Government.
Finally! Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre getting extensive repairs
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Sea Cows Bay-based Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre that was damaged during the 2017 hurricanes will finally receive extensive repairs.
New BVILOVE e-magazine puts spotlight on Gov’t Projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has rolled out a new ‘BVILOVE e-magazine’, aimed at putting the spotlight on Government projects in the Virgin Islands.
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