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Finance and Business

November 20th, 2022
‘Randomised selection’ for Joe’s Hill homes possible- Hon Penn

DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- The Social Security Board (SSB) has embarked on a three-step Applicant Selection Process: comprised of verification, pre-approval, and final selection procedures, for units at Joe’s Hill Manor Estate.

November 18th, 2022
Scrub Island group leases Marina Cay; Restaurant to be revived

SCRUB ISLAND, VI- When Charles C. Tobias, the former owner of Pussers British West Indies Limited, announced in 2019 that Pussers would no longer have a presence on Marina Cay after more than 25 years, many residents, as well as tourists, had expressed sadness.

November 18th, 2022
New era! WINAIR acquires 2 ATR aircraft

SIMPSON BAY, St Maarten – Winward Islands Airways International (WINAIR), which services the region, including the [British] Virgin Islands, has announced the acquisition of two (2) ATR 42-500 series aircraft, one of which will fly to Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island.

November 17th, 2022
Gov’t subsidy does not cover December electricity consumption- BVIEC GM clarifies

POCKWOOD POND, Tortola, VI- The Christmas season is often a time when people decorate their homes and yards with lots of beautiful and sometimes extravagant lights, helping to usher in the spirit of the season.

November 16th, 2022
Premier justifies drinking 'strong drinks' with Jesus turning water to wine

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley has said he is pleased with the level of consultation for the Liquor Licences Act, 2019, noting that it was important that a cross-section of persons was engaged.

November 15th, 2022
BVIAA intensifies focus on Human Capital Development

BEEF ISLAND, VI- The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) is intensifying its focus on Human Capital Development as part of its strategy to enhance its organisational effectiveness and its competitiveness in the regional aviation industry.

November 15th, 2022
‘I am vindicated over legal fees; Chickens coming home to roost’- Willock

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has said he is now vindicated and that the public will agree whatever legal fees were spent in court matters involving him as Speaker was in the interest of the people.

November 14th, 2022
Construction picks up but sand shortage a concern in VI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- From about May of this year, the construction sector in the Virgin Islands (VI) has seen an increase in activity.

November 14th, 2022
Foreign charters no longer need licenses or work permits- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Unity Government led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has scrapped trade license and work permit requirements for foreign-based commercial recreational vessels conducting charters or operating water taxis in the Virgin Islands.

November 14th, 2022
VG makes Forbes’ list of 23 best travel destinations for 2023

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Virgin Gorda, the home of The Baths and Copper Mine, has been recognised in Forbes magazine as one of 23 places to visit in 2023.

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