Finance and Business
James Todman Construction soon to offer home ownership services in VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Owner of James Todman Construction, James Todman, announced at his company’s 25th Anniversary Dinner that the company will soon be able to provide home ownership services to residents of the Virgin Islands. The company that has been in operation since 1987 had their 25th Anniversary Celebratory Dinner on April 28, 2012, at Treasure Isle, Road Town.
ECCB Governor says BVI Investment Club is triumphant & persistent
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - For the purpose of investing in the economic future of the Virgin Islands (VI), businessmen and women within the Territory came together and created the BVI Investment Club back in April 1992, 20 years later, with the club still thriving and healthier than ever, an anniversary dinner was hosted, where the Governor of the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB) was invited to be the keynote speaker at the event.
OJ - Gov’t “dead serious” to see success of small businesses
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The success of small businesses in the Virgin Islands is of paramount importance to Government with the resuscitation of the Small Business Bureau taking shape and plans for the financial structure where businesses can begin to benefit can get underway by the end of the year.
Small business owners get tips on marketing basics
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Over 20 small business owners in the Virgin Islands had the opportunity to learn some basic marketing skills at a Scotiabank planned seminar held yesterday April 28, 2012 at the bank’s Road Town location.
Local craftsmen want a piece of Crafts Alive
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The revamped Crafts Alive Market is expected to accommodate existing vendors at its current location in Road Town and include those that will be relocated from the cruise ship pier area with priority to those with trade licenses, however, the need for more local crafts to be part of the new market is a concern for some local craftsmen who are hoping they too can be given a spot to display “locally made” products, something which they feel are not very popular at the current market.
FS advises Gov’t on decreasing debt rate
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Financial Secretary in the Ministry of Finance, Mr. Neil Smith, speaking at the 2012 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) deliberations, advises government officials on ways to lower the debt rate within the Virgin Islands and gain savings that can be used to foster another project.
Columbian Emeralds closing, second business to leave in one week!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After 14 years of operation, jewelry and luxury store, Columbian Emeralds International, located in Road Town, Tortola, will close its doors to the public on Saturday April 28, 2012, due to financial instability caused by problems existing within the tourism sector and the economic crisis that has began to affect its business.
SwiftPac opens; motto is to send it fast!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – An affordable and effective shopping and shipping agency has opened its doors in the Virgin Islands (VI) and according to its Sales and Marketing Executive Aaron Parillon – SwiftPac is all about quality.
Discussions on CDB loan to resume
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Discussions between Her Majesty’s Government (HMG) and the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) on the much debated loan, which was approved for the Virgin Islands by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is to resume after the passing of the Territory’s budget.
Businesses seen as key element for Greening Economy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The importance of businesses being actively involved if the Virgin Islands was to realise its objective of achieving a Green Economy was emphasised this morning February 22, 2012 at the opening of a Seminar on “Greening the Economy towards sustainable development for the BVI”.