Finance and Business
Biden, Obama & white evangelicals
By Dickson C. Igwe
The Southern Confederacy lives on to protect racism and segregation in the USA: but its days are numbered.
Now make no mistake. The core culture that defines the USA is not its military, technological, and economic power. Race and Segregation are the defining factors in the USA’s 250 years of history and economy.
VI gearing up to construct new pier for larger, mega-sized cruise ships - Premier
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced plans to construct a new pier in the territory to accommodate the mega-sized cruise ships.
Gov’t proposing 'extended' stay for persons to work remotely from VI
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) is looking to capitalise on COVID-19 opportunities through new programmes aimed at attracting remote workers to the VI, while also encouraging foreign investments.
$402M 2021 Budget announced for VI
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Under the theme, ‘INNOVATION: Building a stable, diverse, competitive economy with strong industries and partnerships for regional and international trade, by building and harnessing the creative capacity of our human capital’, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) in a 2-hour ‘budget statement’ announced a $402,123,046 2021 National Budget for the Virgin Islands, today Thursday, November 12, 2020
4-day mandatory quarantine part of new travel protocols – Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has revealed that after listening to the people regarding the tourism protocols, including stakeholders in the tourism industry and medical experts, the Government of the Virgin Islands went back to the proverbial drawing board to hammer out a more amicable and practical plan.
PAID ARTICLE: Your financial discipline begins with your budget
By Banco Popular
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- For many, the recommendations to stay home due to the COVID-19 pandemic imply working remotely, homeschooling or remote learning for children, and dealing with daily household chores that are now modified by the emergency, among other issues.
VI Gov't reduces cost of travel app, bracelet & COVID-19 tests to $175 total
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ahead of the December 1, 2020 reopening of the territory's borders and after consultations with stakeholders and medical experts, the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced major reductions in associated costs for travellers to the VI to meet the requirements implemented as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
VI economy has ‘fared well’ despite COVID-19 challenges – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ahead of the National Budget Address on Thursday, November 12, 2020, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said the territory has fared well despite the challenges that came as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Plans underway to revitalise harbour project in Fat Hogs Bay- Dr the Hon Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries, and Agriculture, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said plans to revive the harbour development project in the Fat Hogs Bay area are underway.
Mourant named Offshore Law Firm of the Year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mourant has been recognised as one of the world's leading law firms, winning 'Offshore Law Firm of the Year' at the 2020 Lawyer Awards.