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VI Gov’t takes steps toward public debt reform with self-assessment
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) has undertaken a Debt Management Self-Assessment to evaluate the various processes and institutions currently in place to guide public debt activities as facilitated by the Commonwealth Secretariat’s Debt Management Unit from September 18 to 29, 2023, and spanned the full gamut of government debt management functions.
Debt generates wealth
Dickson C. Igwe
Capital ownership has driven increasing social and wealth inequality practically everywhere. Social inequality is a global phenomenon driven by the power of capital, and the owners of capital. Capital- human and physical assets that generate wealth- tends to increase the wealth and power of those who control capital. Today, wealthy capitalists own the most powerful corporations and practically run the world.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Kevis J. Hughes
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Serial entrepreneur Kevis J. Hughes is juggling three businesses while navigating life in the Virgin Islands. While owning and managing three businesses may seem like a daunting task for most, our Young Professional says each of his companies shares a piece of his heart.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Akin S. Bascombe
By Ron O. D'Avilar
Forced to become an entrepreneur to make ends meet, Akin S. Bascombe is the proud owner of a multi-media production company, Crowntec, which was established during the COVID-19 pandemic. When not actively working on his business or developing brands, Akin works as an Information Technology (IT) Programmer for the Government of the Virgin Islands.
I have no doubt we will be going back to Guyana’ – Hon Lorna G. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade, and Labour Honourable Lorna G. Smith (AL) OBE said for local businesses and companies who may have missed the trade mission to Guyana, there is no doubt that another mission will be on its way which will give persons an opportunity to travel to the South American nation to explore investment opportunities.
Trade Commission being gradually streamlined to improve services- Dr Jerry R. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Chairman of the Virgin Islands (VI) Trade Commission Dr Jerry R. Smith says the Virgin Islands (VI) Trade Commission is now in the process of streamlining its operations to provide the best services to the people of the VI.
This Week We Feature Young Professional Seriya K. Rymer
By Reuben J.A. Stoby
The sky is the limit for our Young Professional who does not count out the possibility of one day participating in politics; however, for now, she is forging ahead with her academic studies while juggling two small businesses.
VI’s Infinite Solutions opens new office in Georgetown, Guyana
GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- Infinite Solutions, a technology hardware company led by Virgin Islander Bishop John I. Cline, opened a new office in Georgetown, Guyana on Tuesday, June 8, 2023, as the country continues its rapid development as an oil and gas economy.
It's 'ridiculously difficult' to do business in VI– Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Talk show host Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called out both the private and public business sectors in the Virgin Islands (VI) for what he said is an increasing difficulty in doing business in the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI in a ‘hallmark of sheer anxiety’ over recent events- Hon Penn
EAST END, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development under the Unity Government, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has kicked off his 2023 elections campaign pitch with a letter to the East End/Long Look community, promising to continue representing the district and the Virgin Islands, despite the unmitigated levels of anxiety being experienced by citizens.
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