News
BREXIT: No immediate changes for VI before year end- Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - At 6:00pm Atlantic Standard Time on January, 31, 2020, the United Kingdom (UK) officially exited the European Union (EU) after 46 years of membership more and than three years after it voted to do so in a referendum.
Overseas territories & post Brexit Britain
By Dickson C. Igwe
A redefined relationship between the Post Brexit UK and the British Overseas Territories is inevitable, if as is expected, the turmoil of a Post Brexit Britain becomes convulsion. Britain is going to be reshaped by Brexit in myriad ways.
Cabinet approves more $$$ for Economic Substance Legislation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands Cabinet has approved an additional $150, 000 towards Economic Substance Legislation as the government makes moves to put itself in good standing with European Union (EU) requirements as an offshore financial services jurisdiction.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Lawrence A. Kirton-Wheatley
By Ron O. D'Avilar
20-year-old Young Professional, Vlogger and Entrepreneur Mr Lawrence A. Kirton-Wheatley aka ‘Bunchie’ has taken on a personal mission of promoting the Virgin Islands. Through his eyes and the lens of his camera, Lawrence creates videos documenting his adventures in Anegada via his personal YouTube channel, ‘BunchieVI’.
Police seeking public's help to find Kevin Tyson
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI -The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is seeking the public's assistance to track down Kevin Tyson of Johnson’s Ghut in relation to firearm-related offenses.
Stipend increase for Directors of Ports & Tourist Boards
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved a stipend increase for the Directors of the Boards governing the British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) and the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB).
VI Quarantine Authority activated in response to Coronavirus
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The local Quarantine Authority in the Virgin Islands (VI) has been activated as a precautionary measure in response to the 2019 novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak happening in China, with cases confirmed in other counties like Japan, Taiwan, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore, Australia, the US, and France.
VI needs to expand airport for direct flights- Bishop John I. Cline
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - With the United Kingdom's post-Brexit phase starting officially on February 1, 2020, outspoken pastor of the New Life Baptist Church in Duffs Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline said the Virgin Islands (VI) should now focus on improving local industries with the aim of securing its future, as the UK severs ties with the European Union (EU).
Bar owners & men complaining of dead nightlife - Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – While accusing authorities of killing the local nightlife after an alleged immigration sting operation against exotic dancers, ZBVI 780am ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio show host, Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline said more needs to be done to rid the Virgin Islands of unemployed immigrants.
‘Put the jealousy & envy aside’ - Myron V. Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Being out of power and on the sidelines can be a rather humbling experience, with the once mighty given plenty of time to do deep introspection. Or so it seems at least!
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