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Finance and Business
‘We need to challenge big banks for better protection of funds’ – Doug Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Douglas Wheatley believes that the various governments of the Virgin Islands should have dealt more strongly with the question of deposit insurance for banks operating here.
CCT distances itself from viral ‘Hitler’ video
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Marketing and Public Relations Manager at CCT Global Communications Janet N. Brin has confirmed that a video, which has gone viral and which purports to bash one telecommunications provider while favouring CCT, has not been produced or sanctioned by her company.
Insurance companies to cut staff because of NHI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the economy of the Virgin Islands (VI) already said to be heavily depressed as jobs are being lost every day, the Government’s move to bring into force the National Health Insurance (NHI) is likely to put more persons on the breadline.
‘People have a right to choose their doctor!’ - Edmund G. Maduro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Edmund G. Maduro said that people must retain the right to see a doctor of their own choosing when it comes to the National Health Insurance (NHI) to be implemented from September 1, 2015.
‘Forget fancy cars! Invest in property!’ – Richard C. de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Television talk show host Richard Courtney de Castro believes that the commercial banks in the territory seem to be more concerned about lending money for the purchase of motor vehicles rather than for property.
'Revised Trade Mark Act will guard against counterfeit products' – Jamal S. Smith
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Attorney at Law Jamal S. Smith believes that the time has come for the territory to advance in the registration of trade marks (TMs) for goods and services now that the 2013 legislation dealing with registration of trade marks is to be implemented come September 1, 2015.
Richard C. de Castro calls bank charges ‘robbery’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Radio talk show host Richard C. de Castro believes that the customer is king and that his demand for better services can effect change at commercial banks operating in the territory.
VI Shipping Registry now registering all classes of vessels
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Shipping Registry has now been opened to the registration of all classes of ships as the territory is moving to capture vessels outside of the regular yachts. To this vein, towing and salvage company Svitzer was on Wednesday August 19, 2015 given a certificate of registration for registering its vessel ‘Svitzer Hannah’ which now flies the VI flag.
CIBC FirstCaribbean CEO impressed with VI cruise pier expansion project
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The calibre of development on Virgin Gorda created a favourable impression on Rik Parkhill, CEO for CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank during his recent visit to the Virgin Islands.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Tara K. Stoutt
By N. Johann Earle
Whether it is interior design or food preparation, our Young Professional for this week, Tara K. Stoutt, brings a certain precision and meticulousness to her craft, having established herself in both of these highly skilled and demanding professions.
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