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Residents now see vision of new reclamation ground- is the Premier a visionary?
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - As the curtains fall on the Virgin Islands Music Festival 2024, so has the controversial one-woman boycott that never got off the ground.
FSC issues notice on Intellectual Property Rights for Thornton Smith's clients
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The death of Attorney Jamal S. Smith in March of this year meant the closure of the Law Firm he founded, Thornton Smith.
VI Gov't extends 'warm wishes' to Guyana on 58th Independence Anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has extended wishes to the government and people of Guyana on its 58th Independence Anniversary being observed today, May 27, 2024.
USVI: St Croix eyes economic growth with potential ship repair facility
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, ST Croix, USVI- The US Virgin Islands (USVI) is considering expanding its maritime capabilities with a new shipyard in the South Shore Trade Zone (SSTZ) on St Croix, according to the [US] VI Economic Development Authority, which commissioned a feasibility study conducted by First Marine International, a subsidiary of Royal HaskoningDHV.
Hundreds turn out for Night 2 of VI Music Festival
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was from about 11:45 PM last night, Saturday, May 25, 2024, that the crowd started to grow at Night 2 of the VI Music Festival on Wickham's Cay 1.
1st leg of BVI Asia Trade Mission deemed a success
HONG KONG, China- The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) Asia Trade Mission, led by Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), has successfully completed its first leg in Hong Kong, engaging in a series of meetings and events last week.
Marijuana regulations approved in USVI; UK still blocking VI’s Cannabis Bill
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- In a significant step forward for the US Virgin Islands' cannabis programme, Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has signed off on comprehensive rules and regulations governing the use and distribution of marijuana in the territory. Meanwhile, as the USVI motors forward with its cannabis laws, the United Kingdom (UK) continues to block the [British] Virgin Islands’ Cannabis Bill.
Signing of Sanctions Unit MoU ‘a great example’ of UK & VI working together- Gov Pruce
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “This has been a great example of the Territory, and the United Kingdom Government working together in a really really, intense collaborative way,” Governor Daniel Pruce commented at the Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony for the Virgin Islands Sanctions Unit.
VI & UN positioning Eastern Caribbean SIDS for climate & development finance
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados- In response to the high costs faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to adapt to the negative effects of climate change and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) and United Nations (UN) are collaborating to help position several Eastern Caribbean governments to gain better access to development finance for sustainable development and climate resilience.
Despite challenges, positive developments taking place in VI– Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) said despite challenges in the Virgin Islands, positive developments continue to happen in the territory and under his ministry.
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