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Finance and Business
VI’s financial independence must be celebrated - E. Benito Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the introduction of the Virgin Islands (VI) Ministerial Government in 1967, finance was not a portfolio devolved to the elected Government.
‘We are in trouble’ - Hon Julian Fraser RA on Economic Substance Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands (VI) could see itself facing economic blacklisting from the European Union (EU), if a Bill entitled “Economic Substance Company and Limited Partnership Act 2018,” tabled in the House of Assembly (HoA) yesterday, December 18, 2018, is not passed.
Walwyn lashes out at AG yet again; disputes latest Fact Check
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Co-Leader of Government and Minister for Education and Culture, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) has again lashed out at the Auditor General (AG), Ms Sonia M. Webster over her findings in the Wall Report on the ‘small wall’ commissioned by him around the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
Secret plans unveiled for 'Palm Grove Centre' Land
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Demolished in August 2018, the Palm Grove Shopping Centre was one of the earlier buildings on Wickham's Cay, built as a mall.
Trade Dept pushing “shop local” initiative for VI businesses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Business owners are being encouraged to participate in an upcoming workshop and trade show being organised by the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs to be held on Friday, December 21, 2018.
AG stands 100% by Wall report; Calls Walwyn dangerous!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In a bombshell press release issued this afternoon, Monday, December 17, 2018, by the Auditor General (AG), Ms Sonia M. Webster, she sought to defend her office and the report on the small wall around the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS), by standing 100% behind the findings.
NDP to hold public consultations on Consumer Protection Bill
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has announced the proposed draft of the Consumer Protection Act, 2018, and will be undertaking a series of public consultation meetings for which further information will be forthcoming.
The Caribbean's Economic Dilemma part B
By Dickson C. Igwe
Self-sufficient economies are good for national security, national health, and economic growth: non-self-sufficient economies are slave economies, dependent on foreign powers, for their existence.
'I can confirm I have the wall report’- CoP Michael B. Mathews
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Speaking exclusively to Virgin Islands News Online (VINO), this afternoon, Friday, December 14, 2018, Police Commissioner Michael B. Mathews confirmed that in his possession is the Auditor General’s (AG) Report—received from Governor Augustus J. U. Jaspert aka ‘Gus’—on the small wall constructed by Education and Culture Minister, Hon Myron V. Walwyn (AL) around the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS).
PVIM wants 'watchdog' for AG’s office
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The government's financial watchdog, the office of the Auditor General (AG)—headed by Ms Sonia M. Webster—is said to be lacking in the effective execution of its duties, hence the reason for the wasteful spending of taxpayers’ monies.
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