Finance and Business
Plantation era grave site on Virgin Gorda to receive face lift
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Virgin Gorda plantation era grave site will receive a face lift following the donation of funds to the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board.
Tuesday, Nov 19, 2019 is Budget Day in the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) is expected to deliver the Territory’s 2020 Budget Address tomorrow Tuesday, November 19, 2019 during the Second Sitting of the Second Session of the Fourth House of Assembly.
VIslander Kenisha Frett appointed Administrator @ Griffin Law in UK
KENT, England, UK- A daughter of the Virgin Islands soil has been appointed Administrator at the United Kingdom office of Griffin Law.
'TPP investment was one of the best VI made' - Hon Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Even though the project has a cost totalling some $85 million-plus, including cost overruns of at least $40 million for the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park Project (TPP), former Communications and Works Minister, Hon Mark H. Vanterpool (R4) insists that the TPP investment was one of the best the territory ever made.
Gov't to introduce AirBnB Tax legislation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following an April 30, 2019, Cabinet decision where property owners who lease their homes through AirBnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the Virgin Islands (VI), Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert says new AirBnB Tax legislation will soon be introduced.
70 Public Officers honoured for years of service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Seventy Public Officers were recognised for their years of service at a Retirees Dinner held in their honour on November 2, 2019.
Premier calls out 'hypocrisy' in claims of nepotism & cronyism in VIP Gov't
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Calling the Opposition debates a 'facade' over claims that his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government is involved in nepotism and cronyism, in addition to victimising and dismissing board members since taking office, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew Fahie (R1) has fired back at the hypocrisy coming from especially Opposition Members of the past National Democratic Party (NDP) government.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Keyana K.N. Browne
By Ron O. D'Avilar
All around the world Virgin Islanders are flying the flag of the territory high. One such individual, Ms Keyana K. N Browne, is no different. She is an entrepreneur as well as a Certified Medical Assistant, in addition to being the Founder and CEO of an apparel company called 'Baby Royal Eminence'.
‘Forgive the debts’ of delinquent Crafts Alive vendors- Hon Maduro-Caines
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The issue of Crafts Alive vendors owing the ‘City’ in excess of half a million dollars came up for discussion at a press conference called by the Opposition on November 13, 2019.
Hon Flax-Charles backs new BVIEC Chair to address issues of high electricity bills
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With customers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) often complaining about a spike in their electricity bills, Junior Minister of Tourism Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) is optimistic the new Chairperson of the BVIEC Board of Directors, Mrs Rosemarie Flax will address the problem.
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