Finance and Business
Premier hails revamping of West End Community Centre
WEST END, Tortola, VI- Work on the hurricane damaged West End Community Centre is moving apace and Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the West End community will soon enjoy the benefits of the modernised and resource-equipped facility.
69 small businesses receive grant from Rotary Club of Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some 69 small businesses have benefitted from a $100,000 grant programme initiated by the Rotary Club of Tortola to assist persons affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
‘Taking care of the people is not about popularity’- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “The public has put this government in place to make decisions that are in their best interest. There are a lot of tough decisions to make especially in these challenging times.
Shaina M. Smith confirmed as BVICCHA Chairman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A year after she became Interim-Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA), electrical engineer, businesswoman and former political candidate, Ms Shaina M. Smith has been confirmed to the post.
SVG Consular Office opens in VI; Bishop Ishmael P. Charles is Honourary Consul
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what was dubbed a historic occasion, a St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Consular Office was opened in the Virgin Islands (VI) today, Friday, October 16, 2020.
USVI ports could reopen to cruise ships as early as January 2021
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- US Virgin Islands (USVI) residents, especially those in St Thomas, may soon see cruise ships at ports of call again, as the once bustling cruise tourism operation that sustained many livelihoods on the island see some revival in the next few months.
Touching of nightclub entertainers banned!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Any night lifer craving a lap dance at nightclubs will have to resist the urge as COVID-19 protocols for nightclubs have banned close contact with performers.
Legislation in works to restrict old vehicle importation- Hon Kye M. Rymer
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) say the Government is working to restrict the importation of 8-10-year-old vehicles as a mechanism to stop the accumulation of derelict vehicles in the territory.
Gov't spent under $100K not $1M on palm trees– Premier clarifies
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has sought to clear the air on the cost of the over 100 palm trees planted around Road Town in August as part of the beautification initiative of his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration.
'Every step we make' must be towards self-determination- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building the Virgin Islands towards a path of self-determination and nation building that strengthens its people.