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BVICCHA inks deal for upscale tourism magazine
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce & Hotel Association (BVICCHA), has entered into a partnership with North South Net (NSN), a publishing company to develop ‘Visit the British Virgin Islands’, an upscale destination magazine to be distributed in guest rooms of member hotels, villas and yacht charter companies in Virgin Islands (VI).
PHOTO of The Day: Premier Fahie meets Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez
MIAMI, Florida, USA - Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) had an official meeting with Mayor of Miami, Florida, Francis X. Suarez on April 11, 2019, to discuss some diplomatic relations between the US State and the People of the Virgin Islands (VI).
Too many complaints @ Immigration Dep’t - Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced some sweeping changes coming to the Virgin Islands (VI) Immigration Department following several complains over its operation.
Vanterpool, Speaker hire lawyers for Judicial Review
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Initially set for 9:30 am today April 12, 2019, the Judicial Review over the saga surrounding House of Assembly (HoA) Speaker, Hon Julian Willock and District 4 Representative-Elect, Mark H. Vanterpool—over the D4 seat—has been delayed until 11:00 am because both sides were arguing on some procedural arrangements.
180 derelict vehicles cleared from VG
VIRGIN GORDA, VI – On April 5 to April 7, 2019, 180 derelict vehicles were collected and transported off Virgin Gorda (VG) in a continued effort to clean up the Virgin Islands (VI) after Hurricane Irma and Maria of 2017 wreaked havoc on the territory.
Scotiabank brings tech to help customers control finances
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Regional Banking institution Scotiabank announces new enhancements to its Alerts feature to give customers more control of their banking.
VI athletes off to represent at 2019 Carifta Games
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands (VI) athletics team head off to the Cayman Islands for the 2019 edition of the XLVIII Carifta Games, team members were told to “visualize your race,” by President of the BVI Athletics Association (BVAA) Mr Steve Augustine.
Hon Wheatley wants frugal spending on Festivals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – With the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (BVIF&FC) some $300K in debt as accumulated under the Dr D. Orlando Smith led National Democratic Party (NDP) government, the committee is looking to spend this year’s $710k budget as frugal and as wisely as possible given the current rebuilding atmosphere in the Virgin Islands (VI).
Premier to lead nationwide clean-up campaign
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Plans are afoot for a comprehensive clean-up of the Virgin Islands (VI) led by Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1).
Locals snubbing HLSCC- Eileene L. Parsons OBE
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI – Deputy Chairperson of the Board of H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Ms Eileene L. Parsons OBE, has raised concerns that students in the Virgin Islands (VI) are not choosing the local institution as their first choice for higher education.
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