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European court rules against EU on Public Registers of Beneficial Ownership
LUXEMBOURG CITY, Luxembourg- In a strong affirmation of the position taken by the [British] Virgin Islands and other British Overseas Territories over many years, the European Union Court of Justice today, November 22, 2022, struck down the European Union (EU) mandate for public registers of beneficial ownership of all companies.
Hon deCastro to accompany two-member team @ Commonwealth Youth Parliament T&T
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Chairman of the Virgin Islands Youth Parliament (VIYP) Honourable Sharie B. de Castro will lead a two-member team to the 11th Commonwealth Youth Parliament (CYP) to be held in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago from November 20 to 24, 2022.
A productive Virgin Islands
Dickson C. Igwe
Productivity is the increase in economic growth resulting from deliberate social and economic policy. Productivity in the British Virgin Islands means driving the economy towards an increase in economic growth that further leads to a better quality of life for all residents.
VI looking to Ghana, Philippines & Cuba to fill nurse shortages in 2023– Hon Penn
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – In an effort to fill nurse shortages at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) in 2023, the [British] Virgin Islands will now be turning to new countries for nurses, Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has revealed.
Nations Cup semis today: VI vs Guyana & Dominica vs SVG
GREENLAND, Tortola, VI– The semi-finals of the BVI Cricket Association (BVICA) Nations Cup in honour of the late Peter Haycraft OBE will be played today, Sunday, November 13, 2022, at Greenland Playfield on the eastern end of Tortola.
Premier urges Virgins Islanders to engage Constitutional Review Commission
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has urged all persons in the VI to ensure that they are included in the conversation and ensure that their views are heard as Constitutional Review gets under way in the VI.
Dr. Michael A. Turnbull to be elevated as Sr Pastor @ CGB Baptist Church
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - Reverend Dr. Michael A. Turnbull aka 'Dr Mike' will become the next Senior Pastor of the Cane Garden Bay Baptist Church.
Gerard St C. Farara KC has ‘competencies’ for VI leadership- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Talk show host and pastor Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has singled out Justice Gerard St C. Farara KC as another person in the Virgin Islands (VI) who can make a tremendous contribution to leadership in the territory.
Dominica elections slated for Dec 6, 2022; When is the VI’s?
ROSEAU, Dominica- The people of Dominica will be heading to the polls next month.
VI: Reflecting, Preparing & Positioning for the Future
Edgar Leonard
The Sankofa (word from the Akan tribe in Ghana) bird, a mythical African bird, flies forward while looking backward. Visually and symbolically, its posture signifies reflecting and understanding the past and preparing for the present while positioning for the future collectively.
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