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OneMart stores in ‘every corner of VI’ shows confidence in economy– Premier
DUFF’S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has pointed to the opening of OneMart supermarkets across Tortola as a show of confidence in the Virgin Islands' economy.
If locals are to benefit from economy, they must be able to fill jobs – Premier
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI - Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says if Virgin Islanders are to truly benefit from local economy, then they must be able to benefit from the job market as well as be able to fill available jobs as production capacity increases.
Hon Smith received exemption to do business with Gov’t lawfully
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In keeping with the Constitution of the Virgin Islands, Sec 67 subsection (7) and showing much transparency, the House of Assembly (HoA) has given Deputy Speaker Honourable Neville A. Smith (AL) an exemption in order for him to do business with the Government of the Virgin Islands without having to vacate his seat.
799 new businesses opened in 2020 & 2021 during pandemic– Premier
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – Despite the adverse economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with a decline in employment during the 2020 and 2021 period due to the temporary or permanent closure of some businesses, some 548 and 251 new businesses opened in 2020 and 2021 respectively.
Anegada residents to benefit from business development training
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI - Residents on Anegada will be sharpening their skills in developing business plans and draft applications for the future use of commercial land at an upcoming workshop in November.
Interpath expanding into VI with acquisition of Kalo
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Interpath Advisory, the independent financial advisory business, today, July 20, 2022, announced the acquisition of Kalo, the restructuring, insolvency, and advisory firm with operations in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), the Cayman Islands and Anguilla.
VI musician Avery F. Felicien releases new 'Rock Star' Album
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Musician Avery F. Felicien has a full-time day job and is a farmer at heart. While he spends his days working at a resort, Mr Felicien still finds time to plant crops as well as craft up new music, which resulted in the release of his latest album “Rock Star.”
Agriculture, fisheries & inflation
Dickson C. Igwe
Food-sufficient countries frequently possess a vibrant internal market culture. This is a way of life driven by farming and associated commercial activity. Food and drink are critical for human existence and form a major part of household budgets, for the mass of the population. Then rising food prices are a major contributor to inflationary pressures. People cannot choose not to eat.
Gun Creek port will also cater to VI’s billionaire visitors– Hon Flax-Charles
GUN CREEK, Virgin Gorda, VI- Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) says the revamped Captain Owen G. Harrigan Visitor Centre in Gun Creek, Virgin Gorda will also cater to billionaire visitors who use the territory as their "playground".
VI’s rebirth a constant source of excitement- Hon Flax-Charles
GUN CREEK, Virgin Gorda, VI- Jr Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) says seeing the VI return to normalcy has been a constant source of excitement, as a representative of the people whose first love is for the country.
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