Finance and Business
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.
Is the NDP Gov’t too broke for a 2017 Budget Day?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word around social media, the Opposition Virgin Islands Party (VIP), talk show hosts and civil society is that the ruling National Democratic Party’s (NDP) raiding of the public treasury to win the 2015 snap elections is still coming home to roost.
Xmas spirit ‘dead’ in DeCastro Street – Vendors
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “We ushered in Christmas with Christmas on Main Street. Back then you felt the Christmas spirit, Christmas in DeCastro Street killed that vibe and making it like the rest of the world; for commercial purposes,” said a vendor at Christmas in DeCastro Street on Saturday December 3, 2016.
New Digicel BVI GM Kevin R. Gordon focusing on staff development
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Close to 12 years after he walked through the doors of telecommunications company Digicel, Mr Kevin R. Gordon now heads Digicel BVI Limited.
Premier Smith's $92G Cadillac repaired after accident
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was over four months ago, on July 31, 2016 that the state-owned $92,500 Cadillac Escalade purchased after the 2015 snap election for Premier Dr The Honourable D. Orlando Smith (AL) was involved in an accident.

