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Finance and Business

June 11th, 2014
2 employees alleged racism & discrimination @ Oil Nut Bay

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – “I know that nothing will be done about this but we cannot take that just so, we have to continue to sound the word until someone somewhere hears us and steps in to do something about this thing,” those were the words of a Virgin Islander resident of Virgin Gorda.

June 7th, 2014
Private investment in BVIEC possible – Hon Mark H. Vanterpool

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – It has been the expressed concern of many across the Territory and at some levels of management of the BVI Electricity Corporation that the NDP-led government may be considering shedding some of the load of financing the BVIEC into the hands of the private sector.

June 6th, 2014
DD’s auto detailing centre opens for business in SCB

SEA COW’S BAY, Tortola, VI – A new auto detailing service centre opened its doors today June 6, 2014 with a promise of a range of professional services and creating jobs both full time and part time.

June 4th, 2014
First annual trade show on hotels & restaurants dazzles

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Tourist Accommodation Properties (BVITAP) in collaboration with the BVI Tourist Board held the first annual Hotel and Restaurant Trade Show at Maria’s by the Sea today June 4, 2014, showcasing a number of exhibits germane to the hospitality sector.

June 4th, 2014
15M EU funded project has no political ties – FS Neil M. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Financial Secretary of the Virgin Islands Mr Neil M. Smith sought to place on the record that the 15M Euro provided by the European Union which will be managed in the Virgin Islands (VI) has no government ties.

June 4th, 2014
No open bids for BVIEC phase five projects

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last Wednesday, May 28, 2014 the bids for the Phase 5 of the power station expansion project of the BVI Electricity Company (BVIEC) were opened.

June 3rd, 2014
UPDATE: 'We cannot support everyone' - Premier Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “Government is not always in a position to give support to everyone who applies for financial support.”

June 2nd, 2014
‘Think beyond your borders’ – Ag Premier says

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – “It is no sense of us sitting back and complaining that the EU is this and the EU is that and that the funding agencies is this and the funding agencies is that … we must have a strategic approach, let us stay focus on that if nothing else.”

May 30th, 2014
‘We didn’t come here to conquer’ – Paul A. Worrel

BEEF ISLAND, VI – On the occasion of the official opening and dedication of the IAM Jet Centre at the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport yesterday May 29, 2014 Group Managing Director Mr Paul A. Worrel made it clear that they were not about conquering.

May 28th, 2014
Wheatley praises VI First Ladies as O'Neal announces retirement

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Commentator Douglas Wheatley praised the role played by first ladies in the Virgin Islands following the announcement of Opposition Leader Ralph T. O’Neal’s retirement from the political landscape yesterday, May 27, 2014.

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