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BVIAA to serve as Advisor on board of Airports Council International- LAC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The BVI Airports Authority has been elected to serve as an Advisor on the Governing Board of Airports Council International - Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC).
‘Politically convenient’ narratives about Gov’t travel will only hurt VI– Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has shut down what he called ‘politically convenient’ narratives about Government travel being propagated by Opposition Members and others in the Virgin Islands.
BVI Diabetes Association annual Elton George's Run/Walk a success
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - In the early hours of this morning, November 11, 2023, at 6 am the BVI Diabetes Association hosted its annual Elton George's Run/Walk, and it was a remarkable event that saw participation from a wide range of age groups, starting from 4 years old and beyond.
Youth & Capital
Dickson C. Igwe
The story of capital and social inequality offers the assertion that in a world ruled by capital, it is imperative young Virgin Islanders and residents understand economics and finance.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Michael W. Winter
By Ron O. D'Avilar
18-year-old Michael W. Winter is a 2023 graduate of Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) and is already an entrepreneur, owning and operating his own carwash called Mickey's Magic Car Wash and a landscaping company.
John A. Jackson to appeal convictions in child pornography case
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI - In a 96-page opening brief, attorneys for John Alexis Jackson outlined their arguments for why his convictions for the production of child pornography, and transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity, should be vacated.
Gov’t embarking on new ‘Gov’t in Motion’ public updates – Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said that his Government is embarking on a reporting initiative dubbed, “Government in Motion”, to provide updates to the public after being in office for just over six months.
St. Croix native sentenced to over 8 years for cocaine trafficking
VI CONSORTIUM
CHRISTIANSTED, ST Croix, USVI - U.S. Attorney for the Virgin Islands, Delia L. Smith on Friday confirmed that District Court Judge Wilma A. Lewis sentenced Kareme Holst, 46, to 102 months in federal prison following a guilty plea to charges of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Ministry working with RVIPF to enhance safety in schools – Hon de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Education, Youth Affairs & Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro has reaffirmed the Ministry of Education’s commitment to keeping schools in the Virgin Islands secured along with maintaining discipline in educational institutions.
The Capital Mix
Dickson C. Igwe
The story on capital in the series asks a question relevant to the layperson in economics: What mix of scarce resources best fits in with the outcome and vision of an investor, policy maker, or even a consumer looking at starting a business? That is key to why the creative management of capital is vital for prosperity.
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