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Finance and Business
VI had 'positive bilateral talks' with UK’s Amanda A. Milling– Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reported that the Virgin Islands (VI) has had positive bilateral talks with UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, The Right Honourable Amanda A. Milling, who recently visited the territory on invitation following the Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council in London.
Businessman & former softball player Khoy Frett aka ‘Mailman’ passes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Proprietor of Khoy’s Mailing Service and former stellar softball player Mr Khoy Frett aka ‘Mailman’ has passed, according to information reaching Virgin Islands News Online.
VI Gov’t will consider recommendations in CoI report- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the April 2022 deadline for the Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) in the Virgin Islands (VI) fast approaching, the Government of the Virgin Islands has reiterated that it has no disagreement with a transparent and independent inquiry that will yield a just outcome.
EU Blacklist is about racism & discrimination towards competition- Caribbean Economist
HAMILTON, Bermuda – Caribbean Economist Marla Dukharan in her analysis of economic measures from Europe on small Caribbean states says that those measures are used as a disguise to stymie competition in the region using racism and discrimination.
Hike in minimum wage ‘intentionally’ put off due to state of VI’s economy– Labour Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon. Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has revealed that the overdue increase in the Virgin Islands’ minimum wage has been intentionally put on hold due to the current state of the territory’s economy.
Premier: Ensuring compliance in marine sector is ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) said ensuring that the marine sector is in compliance with the safety laws of the country is critical.
Michael J. Fay QC appointed Chairman of VI Trade Commission Board
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the already launched Virgin Islands Trade Commission a key component for the effectiveness of the Consumer Protection Act, the Virgin Islands public would be thrilled to learn that appointments have now been made to the Board of Commissioners via an independent process.
Airlines express interest in direct flights to VI from US
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Several airlines have expressed interests in conducting direct flights to the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) from the US mainland, and there is a possibility such a service could become a reality later this year.
USVI business owners who don't pay taxes will be jailed- Gov Albert A. Bryan Jr
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr has said business owners who fail to pay their taxes will be sent to jail.
Hundreds of backlogged Work Permits already processed by task force – Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced that the major work permit backlog that hampered businesses and work permit holders over the past months is being effectively addressed.
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