Finance and Business
TAG unveils Changan Auto to VI market @ grand reception
SLANEY, Tortola, VI- A large number of persons flocked the showroom of Tortola Auto Group (TAG) in Slaney on September 15, 2023, for the grand introduction of Changan Auto, a distinguished addition to TAG’s impressive lineup of automotive brands.
'Gumption' pledges $150K to public schools; Doesn’t want gov’t officials involved
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- On the heel of a sit-down protest by teachers of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) over working conditions on Friday, September 15, 2023, local businessman and philanthropist Allington O. Creque aka ‘Gumption’ is pledging $150,000.00 to assist teachers, under one condition- that the money is not handled by government officials or the Chief Education Officer.
Hon Rymer discusses VI Road Programme & firefighting technology @ UK meeting
LONDON, United Kingdom- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) was engaged in discussions on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, with members of Hertfordshire County Council, United Kingdom in the areas of road infrastructure development and fire and rescue services.
BVITB ‘Welcome Desks’ in St Thomas to be closed Dec 1, 2023!
CYRIL E. KING AIRPORT, St Thomas, USVI- Word reaching our newsroom is that the BVI Welcome Desk at Cyril E. King Airport on St Thomas, US Virgin Islands (USVI) is expected to close effective December 1, 2023.
1FirstBank ‘denies the allegations of Betteto Frett’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Amidst public protests against 1FirstBank by local businessman Betteto Frett, 1FirstBank has finally broken its silence.
OTs to discuss more flexibility of fiscal frameworks @ next JMC 2023– Premier Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Governments of British Overseas Territories (OTs) are looking for more flexibility in fiscal frameworks and accessing financing in order to mitigate risks should a disaster related to climate change strike, according to Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Betteto Frett takes protest against 1FirstBank to the streets!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local businessman Betteto Frett, in taking his protest against 1FirstBank to the streets, has stated he is preparing to head to the court once again to challenge the selling of his restaurant and entertainment centre, which he alleges the bank should have no right to sell.
Kinisha Forbes appointed Director of Programme Strategy @RDA
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has announced that Kinisha Forbes has been appointed as the new Director of Programme Strategy effective September 12, 2023.
Betteto Frett accuses 1FirstBank of predatory lending
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Local businessman Betteto Frett is accusing 1FirstBank of predatory lending, alleging that the bank attempted to set him up to fail, and wrongfully foreclosed on his properties for monies owed.
6 years later Irma damaged Brewer’s Bay Community Centre to be repaired
BREWER’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Six years after Hurricane Irma destroyed the George W. Christopher Community Centre in Brewer's Bay, the Government of the Virgin Islands is inviting tenders for its repair.