Finance and Business
VI minimum wage ‘not an easy issue’ to address– Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Labour Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) says while the government is taking steps to address the minimum wage issue in the Virgin Islands, it remains a complex issue to be addressed.
Nov 21, 2023, is Budget Day! Address to be delivered by Premier Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will read his second Budget Address to the nation as Minister of Finance later this month.
Hundreds of millions needed for recovery projects in VI- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said hundreds of millions of dollars are needed to fund hurricane recovery and development projects in the [British] Virgin Islands and he is seeking the United Kingdom’s support in getting the necessary loans.
Landscaping of public roads on the move due to RATED Programme
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- For months, taxi drivers, pedestrians, and motorists on Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Jost van Dyke have been complaining about heavy bushes on the side of the roads causing driving, and walking hazardous.
Rotary Club of Central Tortola offers advertising space for rent @ Cyril B. Romney Pier Park to support community projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has recently announced an exciting initiative to generate funds for community projects in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI). The club has introduced advertising space for rent on billboards located at the prominent Cyril B. Romney Pier Park, offering local businesses and organisations an excellent opportunity to promote their services while contributing to the betterment of the community.
RATED Programme is ‘opportunity to get your feet in the door’- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A total of 721 applications were received representing various areas of interest in the Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development (RATED) Programme, which exposes employment opportunities with a number of ministries and departments in the Public Service.
VI Gov’t requesting bids for proposed Home Renovation on Anegada
THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), is continuing its bid to repair homes damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017.
Local firms among 4 submissions shortlisted to bid for WE Ferry Terminal Project
WEST END, Tortola, VI– Four submissions were successful in the prequalification process and have been shortlisted to bid for the project to construct the new West End Ferry Terminal, according to the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).
‘Watch me work baby!’ Premier tells Cindy
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has hit back at Opposition Member Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) for saying the incumbent Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government is failing tourism.
Highly anticipated 2024 car models @TAG’s ‘Big Car Sales Event’
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI –Tortola Auto Group (TAG) is thrilled to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated 2024 line-up of vehicles as Changan Auto, the fastest-growing auto brand globally, takes center stage.
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