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'The reality is we have an excellent relationship with the UK’- Premier
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI – Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), along with the Deputy Premier and Minister for Communications and Work Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) says despite the chatter on the campaign trail about a strained relationship with the United Kingdom (UK), the VI continues to have an "excellent" relationship with the UK.
VI companies support 2.3M jobs & generate US$14B in tax revenues globally- Report
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The [British] Virgin Islands’ (VI’s) positive role in the global economy has been underscored in a new independent report launched today, March 29, 2023: ‘Beyond globalisation: The British Virgin Islands contribution to global prosperity in an uncertain world’.
Harneys announces additional firm promotions for 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Harneys has announced the promotion of 65 of its people globally. The promotions include seven directors, eleven senior associates, two associate directors, and two associates. These promotions are in addition to the four new partners and six new counsel following the firm’s annual senior legal promotions in January 2023.
BVI Resilience Fund will allow wealthy donors to get tax write-offs- Premier
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Government is set to make an official announcement regarding the re-introduction of the BVI Resilience Fund, which will allow wealthy persons to make valuable economic contributions to the development of the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) and qualify for tax write-offs.
Vehicles collide on Fort Hill
FORT HILL, Tortola, VI- Fortunately, no one was reportedly hurt when two vehicles collided on Fort Hill last evening, March 28, 2023.
Hon Maduro-Caines blasts Walwyn as only contributing paint to D6 over the years
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI– Current Sixth District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines has blasted her political opponent, the controversial Myron V. Walwyn, as only ever contributing paint to two basketball courts in the district over the years.
Antigua to investigate migrant boat tragedy
LOOP NEWS
Prime Minister Gaston Browne has said the government will launch a full investigation into the migrant boat accident, which resulted in at least three people losing their lives in waters between Antigua and Barbuda and St Kitts and Nevis.
Reparations for Black Californians could cost $800B, economists warn
FOX NEWS
California's plan to grant reparations to its Black residents could cost the state $800 billion – nearly triple the state's existing budget – economists predicted in a preliminary estimate Wednesday.
Ebola-like Marburg virus kills five people in Tanzania
BBC
KAGERA, Tanzania - Marburg virus has killed five people in Tanzania's north-western Kagera region, the health ministry has said.
Italy moves to ban lab-grown meat to protect food heritage
ROME, Italy - Italy's right-wing government has backed a bill that would ban laboratory-produced meat and other synthetic foods, highlighting Italian food heritage and health protection.
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