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Finance and Business
BVIHSA Board ‘received no directive’ from Premier- Moleto A. Smith Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Chairman of the Board of Directors of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Mr Moleto A. Smith Jr has emphasised that the BVIHSA Board is very independent and never received any directives from Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) to send two senior staff members home due to alleged irregularities.
Remittance Tax to fund Agri & Fishing Complex, fish landing sites- Dr the Hon Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said two projects have already been identified that will be funded by the 7% tax imposed on all monies leaving the Virgin Islands through the money transfer services like Western Union and MoneyGram.
Online Work Permit System ‘offline’ until further notice
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Department of Labour and Workforce Development has informed that the Online Work Permit System is currently offline until further notice.
VI conducting feasibility study for 'additional cruise pier'- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has revealed that a feasibility study for an additional cruise pier is being undertaken with plans of making it a reality.
VI's main airport achieves international benchmarks for safe operations in Covid era
BEEF ISLAND, VI- The British Virgin Islands Airports Authority (BVIAA) has stated that for the second time in two years the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport (TBLIA) has achieved international accreditation from Airport Council International (ACI) through the Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) programme.
CG Wins Wellness Gold
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Zest Wellness Porgramme, created by Coralisle Group Ltd. (CG), has been awarded a Gold Medal by the Wellness Council of America (WELCOA) for building a workplace culture that promotes, protects and supports the health and well being of its employees and clients.
Trying to get a local employed 'extremely difficult'– Ag Labour Commissioner bemoans
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Acting Labour Commissioner Michelle A. McLean has revealed that it is a difficult task to get a local Virgin Islander employed in their own country.
I have my receipts!'– Premier on construction of new home
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has dismissed claims suggesting he is abusing the public purse by using the same contractor on the Frenchman’s Cay Bridge to construct his new dwelling home.
'Opposition in a very good spot!'- JvD resident praises work of VIP Gov't
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- A resident of Jost van Dyke who called in to the VIP Let's Talk radio show aired on Tuesday, February, February 8, 2022, has praised the current Honourable Andrew A. Fahie(R1)-led administration for not leaving the Jost van Dyke (JvD) residents behind like previous administrations did.
German firm proposes organic futuristic design for WE Ferry Terminal
WEST END, Tortola, VI – More preliminary design plans for the new West End Ferry Dock in the Virgin Islands (VI) have indicated that the facility could feature futuristic green design elements tailored to the VI’s local climate with flood protection to account for rising sea levels.
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