Finance and Business
Iconic CGB businessman Stanley A. Hodge passes
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI- The tourism community of Cane Garden Bay (CGB) is mourning the loss of a man who was regarded as an iconic businessman in the tourism industry- Mr Stanley A. Hodge.
'UK does not have good history' of meaningful assistance to VI - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Following remarks from the United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. Augustus J.U. Jaspert that the Virgin Islands (VI) is capable of financing its own initiatives, ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' radio moderator Claude O. Skelton-Cline has urged the local government to stop looking to the UK for help.
Corona & seven lean years
By Dickson C. Igwe
The ancient story of the Jew Joseph and his dream of a world plunged into a seven-year famine is relevant today. History and fables have a way of returning to the present. And geography decides the existence of humanity.
Visitors caught in lockdown will get extended stay- Chief Immigration Officer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - When the Virgin Islands joined several other tourism-based Caribbean nations in closing its air and seaports on March 22, 2020 and subsequently implementing a total lockdown last Friday, March 27, 2020, in the fight against COVID-19, visitors in the Territory may have found themselves caught in an unfortunate situation.
Supermarkets given permission to open until 9:00pm!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet has agreed to allow supermarkets only to open until 9:00pm to cater for the large amount of shoppers to get their needed supplies ahead of the 14-day lockdown, which starts on the evening of Saturday, April 4, 2020.
Stock market turmoil & volatility: What next??
Brian D. Alexander
Current Situation
The market had its faster bear market in its history, falling over 35% in about 40 days, predominantly driven down by the pandemic of the coronavirus and its uncertainty.
VI begins 3 days of shopping before 14-day lockdown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands has started three days of shopping before the Territory goes on a 14-day round-the-clock lockdown from Saturday evening, April 4, 2020.
Telecom providers urged to not cut customers' phones
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Telecommunication companies in the Virgin Islands have been told by Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to not disconnect the telephone or mobile services of any customer during this curfew period.
‘Do not evict the tenants during this time’- Premier Fahie to landlords
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is beseeching landlords to not evict their tenants unable to pay their rent due to being laid off or affected financially due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Banco Popular VG to reopen ahead of next complete lockdown
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says banks are on the list of essential services allowed operation ahead of a complete COVID-19 lockdown on Saturday evening, April 4, 2020 through Thursday, April 16, 2020 in the first instance.
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