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Finance and Business
The disunited kingdom- Part 1
By Dickson Igwe
Now, make no mistake: this Old Boy was not for Britain leaving the European Community. The previous article he wrote on the matter: “a very politically Incorrect Brexit,” may have given that “incorrect” impression.
UK’s vote to leave the EU will hurt the VI- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola VI- After some five years of heavy criticism for not being engaged regionally or internationally, the territory’s second Premier, Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith, took to the airwaves in a radio address on June 30, 2016 and told residents that the United Kingdom’s recent vote to leave the 28 Member European Union (EU) is bad for the Virgin Islands.
Hon Walwyn fails VG Festival again! Broken promises on outstanding funds!
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The controversial and embattled Minister for Education and Culture Hon Myron V. Walwyn, a Territorial At Large Member, is in the spotlight yet again over his portfolio.
Prudencia E. Walters wins $5K in Digicel ‘Bring the Beat’ promotion
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Civil servant in the Office of the Premier, Prudencia E. Walters is the first to win ‘liquid cash’ in the international Digicel promotion, "Bring the Beat".
Laid off YCCS staff still not paid as 'promised'
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI – When Yacht Club Costa Smeralda (YCCS) located in North Sound, Virgin Gorda sent their workers home on May 31, 2016, employees were of the understanding they would have been paid for the period they would be out of work.
Blame BVI Electricity Corporation for water woes- Hon Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Lack of water continues to be a serious issue in the Virgin Islands, particularly on Tortola and Virgin Gorda. Residents continue to cry out as the Virgin Islands' Government cannot fulfill the mandate of a continuous supply of potable water to all citizens.
NHI's survival & sustainability @ high risk- Morneau Shepell Actuarial Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It seems that many, including the insurance companies who opposed the National Health Insurance (NHI) Plan in its current form, were right in their fears about the controversial scheme.
Flow takes inclusive approach to Rio 2016 Olympic Games
MIAMI, Florida, USA - In the spirit of the Olympic Games, Flow – the Official Broadcast Partner and Exclusive Telecommunications Partner of Rio 2016 Olympic Games –announced on June 17, 2016 that it will extend access of its broadcast rights to the upcoming Rio 2016 Olympic Games to facilitate other providers throughout the Caribbean to air the event.
VI broke but still no access to $25M loan/line of credit!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP), the media, civil society and talk show hosts claiming that the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration raided the Treasury in their quest to win the 2015 snap election, leaving the country broke, the status to access the recent $25 Million loan that was approved to keep the country afloat was brought to light.
Premier Smith mum on ALL investors for BVI Airways!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the months go by more and more information is being unearthed on the controversial deal where taxpayers forked out some $7M to subsidise a once defunct BVI Airways.
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