Finance and Business
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ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- No longer do you have to wonder and gaze up in amazement at just how awesome it would be to fly and be a bird, albeit for ten minutes in the Virgin Islands. Now you can, with the hottest and most talked about adventure-Parasailing BVI, brought to you by Paradize Water Sports.
‘Oversized’ public service worries residents- Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It’s no secret that the territory’s financial standing is not as robust as it once was, bearing in mind the constant attack on the Financial Services sector and the reports that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Government raided the treasury to win the 2015 snap elections.
Mossack Fonseca founders arrested over bribery scandal
THE GUARDIAN
The founders of Mossack Fonseca, the law firm at the centre of the Panama Papersscandal, were arrested in Panama City on Thursday February 9, 2017 as the country’s attorney general launched a probe into their alleged connections with Brazil’s sprawling Lava Jato corruption scandal.
Local businessman adding to nightlife in VI
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- While small businesses in the Virgin Islands are catching hell under the National Democratic Party (NDP) regime [2011-current] because of higher taxes and more regulations, slow process for work permits and trade licenses and much red tape for routine approvals from agencies like Town and Country Planning and the Building Authority, local business persons are forging ahead.
Digicel re-signs brand ambassador Gadiethz
ROAD TOWN, Tortola – After signing his first Brand Ambassador contract in 2008, radio personality Paul A. Peart aka Gadiethz, once again renewed his commitment to Digicel for the ninth consecutive year.
‘We have not selected a Chinese company for airport project’- Neil M. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Financial Secretary Mr Neil M. Smith has sought to clarify that ‘China Communications Construction Company’ (CCCC) has not been awarded any contract as yet for the extension of the Terrance B. Lettsome Airport runway on Beef Island.
HoA SFC concludes on 2017 Budget; No date for Debate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Behind closed doors the House of Assembly’s Standing Finance Committee (SFC), one of the few functioning committees of the whole House, met a day after the 2017 Budget Address was delivered on Monday January 16, 2017 by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL).
What is Gov’t doing with NHI money? - Resident asks
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - "What is Government doing with NHI money?" This a question a resident of the Virgin Islands (UK) said needs to be answered by the management of the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme or the responsible Minister, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton (AL).
Moorings GM Clarence Malone sacked
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI - This news site has been reliably informed by its Team of Reporters that The Moorings' General Manager, Mr Clarence Malone, has been relieved of the position.
Recreational Trust staff complains over late payments & returned cheques
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recreational Trust, a statutory agency under the Ministry of Education and Culture, is in an uproar again over late payments.
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