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Finance and Business
The silence of slavery
Alred C. Frett
Another Look at Emancipation:
As usual, I focus on our Youth because the Elders seem to conveniently forget facts or would rather twist Truth into a pretzel in order to suit their own Comfort Zones… Meanwhile, we are regressing to a point in History where, we are programmed by external influences to fight and destroy one another, and, just like the Dog and Bone, we chase the Big Reflection in the Brook and lose the Morsel in our Mouths.
Premier in The Bahamas attending regional climate change meeting
NASSAU, Bahamas– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is currently in Nassau, The Bahamas for the Regional Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean.
No communication with ex-Premier Fahie to date- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Since his arrest in Miami on April 28, 2022, ex-Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has not communicated to the people of the territory.
'Time is the bigger issue more than money'- VIF&FC Chairman Dirk L. Walters
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC) Chairman Mr Dirk L. Walters has committed to having the financial and other reports of the recently concluded Emancipation Festival ready in a matter of weeks.
5,760 cases of Capri Sun ‘Wild Cherry’ juice being recalled
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Kraft Heinz is recalling thousands of cases of Capri Sun, announcing Friday, August 12, 2022, that the children-friendly drink pouches might be contaminated with cleaning solution.
Gov Rankin concerned about recent amendments to Register of Interests Act
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor John J. Rankin, CMG has expressed concern that the recently amended Register of Interests Act may significantly restrict public access to the Register.
‘A lot of people suffering’ over rising prices in VI- Hon Smith
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI– Deputy Speaker and At-Large Representative in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Neville A. Smith (AL) has called on his fellow legislators to keep an eye on rising prices in the VI.
New ESHS buildings ‘still on track for September’ opening- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Many persons taking a look at the construction of the new Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) buildings would get the impression the buildings would not be ready for the September school term. The National Unity Government has faith the buildings will be ready.
UPDATE: Motion to reduce money transfer levy to 3.5% passed in HoA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Resolution to reduce the money transfer services levy from 7 % to 3.5%, as well as amend the categories to benefit from the funds collected, has been passed in the House of Assembly (HoA).
UK Loan Guarantee now a 'lost opportunity' for VI- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has referenced the proposed £300M loan guarantee for hurricane recovery and development by the United Kingdom (UK) as a lost opportunity.
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