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Cabinet approves Gambling (Gaming & Betting) Control Act 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Virgin Islands Cabinet, chaired by Acting Governor David D. Archer, Jr in the absence of H.E. Augustus J. U. Jaspert on February 19, 2020, approved the Gambling Control Act 2020, which seeks to regulate gaming and betting industry in the Territory.
BVI Spring Fest 2020 forces possible road closure @ CGB
CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI - 'The International Fete' set for tonight, Saturday, February 29, 2020, as part of the BVI Spring Festival calendar of events could result in the closure of an access road leading to the Cane Garden Bay (CGB) Community.
'Somebody will be made an example soon' - Premier on Coronavirus rumours
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Noting that government had to take urgent measures to counteract the WhatsApp rumours about the presence of the Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the territory, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says false information continues to spread faster than facts in the Virgin Islands.
VI now a fully compliant jurisdiction under EU tax laws
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The [British] Virgin Islands has now been recognised as a fully compliant jurisdiction for tax purposes under the European Union (EU) having previously been placed on "Annexe ll" of the EU's list while they monitored the Territory’s compliance in matters related to economic substance.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Ahmad L. Mahoney
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Young Professional Ahmad L. Mahoney always had a love for the sun, sea and sand which led him to pursue a tourism-based career. On the surface, he might seem like just an average Virgin Islander, but that is far from the truth.
VI welcomed 2 baby girls on New Year's Day 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - On January 1, 2020, the Virgin Islands (VI) welcomed two new bundles of joy, both of whom were baby girls, a release from the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) said.
'Use athletes as face of VI Tourism' - Hon Fraser to BVITB
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following recent stellar performances by Virgin Islands' athletes at major international sporting events, Opposition Member Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) believes the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) is not doing enough to capitalise on the popularity of local athletes to promote the Virgin Islands' tourism products.
Hon O'Neal to lie in state @ HoA from 10:30am today, Dec 9, 2019
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Ahead of the December 11, 2019, state funeral of the late first Premier and Member Emeritus of the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Honourable Ralph T. O'Neal, OBE, his body will lie in state at the House Chambers beginning today Monday, December 9, 2019, into Tuesday, December 10 from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.
Hon Ralph T. O’Neal OBE was 'a walking encyclopedia'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - As the territory continues to mourn the passing of its first Premier and Member Emeritus of the House of Assembly (HoA), Honourable Ralph T. O’Neal OBE, ZBVI 780am 'Honestly Speaking' radio host Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has regarded Mr O'Neal as a 'Walking Encyclopedia' on the Virgin Islands.
Road Town Fast Ferry adds 5:30pm trip from Charlotte Amalie to RT
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Effective today November 10, 2019, and continuing until the end of the year, Road Town Fast Ferry has added a 5:30 PM boat from Charlotte Amalie in the US Virgin Islands (USVI) to Road Town, Tortola, Virgin Islands (VI), according to the USVI Ports Authority.