Finance and Business
UPDATE: ‘Today, better has come!’- Premier Fahie @ Banco Popular VG launch
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI - Noting that Virgin Gorda has always been one of the main driving forces of the Virgin Islands (VI) economy, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) at today’s November 6, 2019 launch of Banco Popular on Virgin Gorda said, “better has come” for the people of the island and their plight for physical banking services.
Gov't seeking to make it easier for public servants to access loans
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Public servants looking to borrow loans from private financial institutions could soon have an easier route where the money comes as part of a framework set-up between the government and the financial institution.
VI & UK having ‘good discussions’ on Recovery & Development Plan- Gov Jaspert
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With officials of the Virgin Islands and United Kingdom still in discussion over the Recovery and Development Plan submitted by the Government of the Virgin Islands to the United Kingdom (UK) as part of its request to draw down on the £300 UK Loan Guarantee, Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert said the teams have been having “good discussions” so far with the hope of concluding shortly.
Banco Popular on VG will open 3 days a week; 24-hr ATM
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The soon to open Banco Popular on Virgin Gorda will initially provide three days a week of banking services and 24 hours ATM access.
Landowners can now get 75% relief on property tax interest
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Property owners in the Virgin Islands (VI) will now get a short period of relief on interest accrued on Property tax for 2018 and previous years under the condition that they pay their outstanding principal tax plus a percentage of the accrued interest.
Breath-taking deals for TAG’s 4-Year anniversary celebrations!
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI- Owning a vehicle has become even easier at Tortola Auto Group (TAG) at Slaney Point, Tortola.
Surge seen in trade licence applications for marine sector
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs has reported a new line of interests in small businesses in the Virgin Islands, swaying away from the usual interests in establishing eating houses and salons to exploiting opportunities in the marine industry.
Hon Vanterpool to Hon Malone: ‘Put the long answers aside & help’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member and Fourth District Representative, Honourable Mark H. Vanterpool is advocating for immediate help for persons who are yet to receive any form of housing assistance since the passage of the 2017 hurricanes.
Balancing economic growth & environmental protection
Edgar Leonard
The environment extends across all governmental, as well as private sector, actions and operations. As such, government should establish a strong, sound environmental programme to manage environmental requirements.
9 emergency shelters to be repaired with EU grant of 2M Euros
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Some nine emergency shelters across the territory have been identified for repairs to modern standards through funding by the European Union (EU) and technical oversight by the Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO).
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