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Finance and Business

November 14th, 2020
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.

November 13th, 2020
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.

November 12th, 2020
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.

November 12th, 2020
$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

November 11th, 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.

November 11th, 2020
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.

November 11th, 2020
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.

November 10th, 2020
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.

November 9th, 2020
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.

November 9th, 2020
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.

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