Finance and Business
With no 2017 Budget, over $111M sought to keep Gov’t running
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the National Democratic Party (NDP) regime has failed to provide the territory with a 2017 spending bill, today December 19, 2016 they will in the House of Assembly (HoA) seek monies via a provisional warrant to keep the Government running for the first quarter of 2017.
One Stop Supermarket & Deli opens in EE
EAST END, Tortola, VI- Early and late shoppers in the community of Long Look/East End, now have another option to frozen items, grocery, auto supplies and soon a deli, for hot meals, fast foods, and drinks.
TPP's 12 Days of Christmas kicks off
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Special shopping deals, extended shopping hours, traditional Christmas dining, Children’s Christmas party, and 12 days of non-stop musical entertainment are some of the events rolled out for the Tortola Pier Park’s 12 Days of Christmas.
BDO warns against Xmas ‘phishing attacks’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- BDO, which seems to have voluntarily taken on the role of guarding the public against cyber attacks, is warning against ‘phishing attacks’ especially during the Christmas season.
Nanny Cay’s development project benefiting many locals- Hon Fraser
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI - As Nanny Cay’s new outer marina was officially declared open and ready to serve from December 12, 2016 the investors came in for much praise as being respectful of the laws that govern the environment of the Virgin Islands.
Funds needed to consider relocating Xmas on DeCastro St- City Manager
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While moving the annual Christmas on DeCastro Street is not a farfetched concept, City Manager Janice Brathwaite-Edwards says some funds will be needed to be injected into the event for it to be considered.
Tax chicken imports to encourage local support-Shaina M. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Vice President of Business at the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotels Association Ms Shaina M. Smith says there is more that can be done from a Government and business owners’ standpoint to encourage self-sustainability in the territory.
Did Premier Smith lie when he told us the economy is robust?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Like Governor John S. Duncan OBE, the people of the Virgin Islands, the media, civil society, and the main Virgin Islands Party Opposition, are losing hope in the credibility, integrity and words of second term Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL).
Who to believe? Contradictory messages from the Smith Administration!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration of Premier and Minister of Finance Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) continues to confuse the Virgin Islands public on who is in charge and whose policies are to be followed.
‘This is a time of challenges’- Premier Smith in doom & gloom speech
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- What the Leader of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and Head of Government Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) dubbed as “a message of confidence and hope” turned out to be a message of doom and gloom and more of the same.
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