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June 26th, 2021
TRC working to ensure VI has ample communication services– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has reminded that the local Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) is working to ensure the territory has ample communication services to supply the needs of the local economy.

June 19th, 2021
The Commission of Inquiry: The silver lining

By Dickson C. Igwe

Now, international companies and investors are the platforms upon which the British Virgin Islands economy sits. Financial Services have kept this country alive through the many months of pandemic and the collapse in Caribbean tourism.

June 9th, 2021
COVID economy

Thomas C. Famous

A few weeks ago, an announcement was made by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stating that those who are fully vaccinated would no longer have to wear a mask inside of a store/restaurant.

May 29th, 2021
Joe Biden & social spending

By Dickson C. Igwe

Social Democracy means a bottom-up economy, with public spending directed at alleviating the burdens of the poor; public policy that drives greater social equality; and public investment in infrastructure that aids small businesses, including farming and small manufacturers.

May 27th, 2021
‘Upsurge in persons being vaccinated in VI as of late'- Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- There has been a marked increase in persons getting their first shot of the AstraZeneca vaccine, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has noted.

April 28th, 2021
CoI: ‘The devil doesn’t show up as the devil’- Bishop John I. Cline

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Bishop of the New Life Baptist Church in Duff’s Bottom, Tortola, Mr John I. Cline has called on citizens to get out of the ‘slave master mindset” that everything the United Kingdom (UK) does is right without asking questions for themselves.

April 26th, 2021
7 cruise calls expected in June 2021 – Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) says with about 7 cruise calls expected in June 2021 when the territory re-opens, businesses and others in the Virgin Islands who are fully vaccinated (VI) will reap the most benefits.

April 25th, 2021
VISA, taxes, Work Permit fees waived under Work in Paradise Programme

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As a means of attracting persons to take advantage of the Work in Paradise Programme (WIPP), the Government of the Virgin Islands will be waiving a number of taxes and fees as well as VISA for persons qualifying for the programme.

April 21st, 2021
SMART Investing to improve Critical Traditional Infrastructure & High-Quality Internet Service

Edgar Leonard

The Virgin Islands (British), comprising 59 square miles spread across 36 islands, cays, and rocks, is one of the smallest countries among the 15 members and 5 associate members in CARICOM.

April 13th, 2021
‘I don’t gamble’ but industry will boost VI economy- Premier Fahie

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said his Government will welcome innovative ideas that will boost the tourism sector and economy, including gambling which has seen resistance from some religious groups.

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