Finance and Business
St Kitts-Nevis writing-off LIAT $11M debt
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The Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis has forgiven an $11 million debt owed by LIAT.
VI & UN widen cooperation as Brexit ends EU aid
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands has strengthened cooperation with the United Nations (UN) ahead of losing future European Union (EU) support for sustainable development at the end of 2020 when the Brexit transition period expires.
VIP Gov't keeps promise to pay 10% of salaries in '1000 Jobs' initiative
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Companies who hired locals as part of the Fahie Administration's, 1000 Jobs in 1000 Days initiative, can now get 10% back on total salaries paid out so far, as promised by the Government when the programme launched.
Local appointed Assistant GM of Scrub Island Resort
SCRUB ISLAND, VI – As the Virgin Islands reopens for international visitors, one of the territory’s top tourist resorts, Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina, has announced a change in leadership, including that local Dornelle Hazel has been appointed Assistant General Manager.
‘We are ready for you!’ – Premier on tourism sector reopening
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Offering a warm welcome to tourists ahead of today’s December 1, 2020, reopening of the Virgin Islands tourism sector, Premier and Minister of Finance (R1), Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says the territory is now open and ready for an influx of tourist arrivals.
TB Lettsome Airport 'will not & cannot be a breeding ground for COVID-19’– Clive Smith
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- On the eve of the reopening of the territory on December 1, 2020, Acting Managing Director of the BVI Airport Authority (BVIAA) Mr Clive Smith said the authority is playing its part in keeping the Novel Coronavirus, the virus that causes COVID-19, at bay.
Tourists can ‘swim around their boats’ during 4-day quarantine – Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said during the first 4-day mandatory quarantine period after tourists arrive in the Virgin Islands (VI), they can swim but they will not be allowed to intermingle with the public.
UK OTs Minister Elizabeth G. Sugg's resignation solves nothing for OTs- Commentator
LONDON, United Kingdom- The United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Overseas Territories (OTs), Baroness Elizabeth G. Sugg on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, resigned from her post amid the UK government’s decision to reduce the amount it will spend on overseas aid in the upcoming year.
Harneys supporting tech innovators & professionals with free legal advice
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Harneys has announced the inaugural launch of its Tech Accelerator Programme, designed to support tech innovators and professionals with free legal advice and trust company services as they prepare to launch a company or fund.
Premier Fahie flags concerns about 'Constitutional Relationship' @ JMC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) raised concerns during the Overseas Territories Joint Minister Council (JMC) meeting regarding language of the communiqué relating to a section on the Constitutional Relationship.
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