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Finance and Business
VI must step up game as US economy recovers- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier the Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith believes, as the US economy recovers, the Virgin Islands (VI) must step up its promotional efforts to remain competitive for that share of the tourism market.
A Look at Minimum Wage
By Donald E. de Castro
The minimum wage was first established in New Zealand in 1894. There is now legislation for binding collective bargaining regarding minimum wage in more than 90% of all countries including here in the Virgin Islands. Minimum wage rates vary greatly across many jurisdictions.
Scotiabank champions local small businesses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Small Business Week celebrations culminated this past Saturday, September 29, 2012 when Scotiabank hosted a seminar that provided training for small business owners at its branch in Road Town.
Differing views on way forward for BVIFC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - It is well known that the current building identified as the BVI Fishing Complex (BVIFC) rests on Port Authority land and that at some point the facility will have to be relocated; however, what seems to lack clear direction is what role the BVI Fishing Complex should take in the fishing industry.
The British are coming! Is the Virgin Islands next?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Within the last three to four years the United Kingdom (UK) has exerted more pressure, oversight and intervention on her Overseas Territories (OT) in the Caribbean region than any other time in the relationship’s over 50 year history.
VI Private sector needs reviving - Douglas Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Comparing the Private sector today, to the private sector that existed back in the 1940/50’s, Host of a local talk show, Douglas Wheatley said the private sector of the Virgin Islands needs to be revived since it was very active in the past.
UPDATE: Contracts inked in BVIEC fuel tender award
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Representatives of BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and Delta Petroleum Caribbean Limited today, August 31, 2012 inked the contracts that would officially seal the tender awarded to Delta Petroleum for the provision of diesel fuel and gasoline, as first reported by this news site.
Local businesses to benefit from VI GPS System- Premier Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI) Honourable Dr. D. Orlando Smith, speaking on the monthly talk show, NDP Radio, announced that, local businesses would benefit greatly at the conclusion of the Global Positioning System (GPS) programme that is currently being perfected by the local planning unit.
Hon. Alvin Christopher: “No works going on in my district”!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Second district representative and Virgin Islands Party Opposition member Hon. J. Alvin Christopher has addressed concerns about the slow pace of implementation for projects in his district, suggesting that Government, after only nine months in office, may only now be finding their feet.
‘Farmers on the Move’ launches Agricultural Practices Course
EAST END, Tortola, VI – Farmers on the Move yesterday, August 17, 2012 launched a new agricultural initiative geared towards improving the marketability of local farmers in the Paraquita Bay area. Yesterday’s session marked the first in a series for a Short Course in Agricultural Practices.
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