Finance and Business
Al’s Marine Ltd extends helping hand to Eslyn Henley Richiez Centre
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Listening to his heart, the Director of Al’s Marine Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Services Limited, Mr Almo George recently spearheaded a donation of learning supplies and toys to the children of Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre.
'A lot of things can happen @ Brandywine Bay Beach'- Hon Natalio D. Wheatley
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI - Following the opening of 'D-Tan Spot' by local sports organiser Mr Milton C. McLean and family at Brandywine Bay Beach, Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture, Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) noted that the area always had huge potental for development as a tourism hub.
VI now equipped to track conch & whelk depletion & other changes in sea
WICKHAMS CAY II, Tortola, VI- The gathering of data for various environmental issues, including the depletion of conch and whelks among other serious environmental changes in the sea, is now possible with the acquisition of key equipment by Government.
'Funerals ain't cheap!' $17K spent on caskets in 9th District – Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Between Virgin Gorda and Anegada, Ninth District Representative and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley revealed that $17,000 was spent in 2019 on caskets.
'D-Tan Spot': McLean family opens business on Brandywine Bay Beach
BRANDYWINE BAY, Tortola, VI - A new family business called 'D-Tan Spot' sprung up its umbrellas yesterday, February 8, 2020, on the white sandy shores of Brandywine Bay Beach on Tortola, Virgin Islands.
Gov’t partnering with USVI to lower food cost – Premier Fahie
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – The high cost of food in the Virgin Islands (VI), has long been a contentious issuing plaguing locals and authorities; however, a solution may be on the way.
Absence of Customs & Immigration @ Gun Creek a concern for VG residents
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- A crack in the border management system of the Virgin Islands has been identified at Gun Creek, Virgin Gorda, with expressed concerns that many infractions are taking place there.
‘I’m accountable for UK money when it comes here’- Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “I’m accountable for UK money,” were the words of the United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor, His Excellency, Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert, in reference to concerns raised by Opposition Member Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3) that monies from the UK should be recorded through a Government apparatus like the treasury, instead of some being funnelled directly to the Governor.
Premier blazes Opp. Leader over alleged rumour mill against Hon Maduro-Caines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With a stern warning, Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has outright condemned attacks on new Virgin Islands Party (VIP) member, Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) by Opposition Leader, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8).
No heavy duty trucks allowed! Barrier placed @ foot of ‘Elevator Hill’
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- After complaining back in March 2019 that the ‘Elevator Hill’ was an “accident waiting to happen” and that the National Democratic Party (NDP) regime had ignored his district over their two terms in power, Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser, RA can now continue to breathe a sigh of relief, thanks to the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government.