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VI financial service industry at crossroads - resident
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – One resident has added his voice to the call for closer inspection of the financial services industry. He noted that the industry is currently at the crossroads and sounded an ominous warning for its future on the local shores.
Downsizing of Financial Services entities being noted by Premier Smith
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- Noting that the economic pillar- financial services sector- continues to perform well for the people of the Virgin Islands, Premier Dr the Honourable D. Orlando Smith has , however, noted with concern that several companies in that sector have been downsizing.
Locals have little control, stake in tourism & financial services – Cromwell Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Host of the Umoja Show Cromwell Smith aka Edju En Ka believes the real challenge facing the Territory is how locals protect themselves against what he termed as unified behaviour being adopted by trust companies here.
Hull-Brathwaite inks $85,000 book contract
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ayana Hull-Brathwaite has been awarded the contract for the introduction of a new text for the upcoming school term.
Hon. Walwyn: Tourism & FS to be taught in September
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – For the upcoming school term, tourism and financial services will be incorporated into the high schools’ curriculum, announced Minister for Education and Culture, Hon Myron Walwyn on July 5, 2012 at the Bregado Flax Educational Centre Secondary Division graduation.
Financial Services & yachting industry crafty in hiring tactics – residents hear
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Some employers use underhand tactics to bring in foreign staff under the guise that they are working in minimal jobs when in fact the individuals are highly qualified.
VI remains world leader in Intl. Company Incorporation!
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- “Whilst we may be a small Territory, the BVI has succeeded in building an industry, which is the envy of many who try to duplicate its success. We have no reason to be fearful of any such challenges as can be seen from the fact that the BVI remains the world leader in international company incorporations,” were some of the encouraging words uttered by Director of Rawlinson and Hunter Limited, Kenneth Morgan recently.
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