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Global Money Week 2023
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Money Matters BVI (MMBVI), the financial literacy education programme at the BVI Financial Services Commission (“the Commission”), will again take the lead in the [British] Virgin Islands’ celebration of Global Money Week 2023.
'Most of the Boards I served on I never was paid a red cent'- Ian S. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) Fourth District Candidate Ian S. Smith, who has been subbed in for Paul A. Hewlett aka 'Paul on the Ball' for the 2023 elections race, has lashed out at critics who have accused him of serving on numerous Boards for financial gain.
‘Let’s face it, we need agencies like’ the RDA- Premier Wheatley
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- It was in October 2022, that the lifespan of the Virgin Islands Development Agency (RDA) was extended to December 31, 2025, by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands, which also instructed that the RDA must develop and execute a plan to transfer its knowledge and skills to the Department of Public Works, and any other relevant agency in collaboration with the Premier's Office.
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).
Integral role of Farmers & Fishers celebrated this week
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Director of Agriculture and Fisheries Theodore E. James has said this year’s Farmers and Fishers’ week celebrates the integral role of farmers and fishers and their involvement in the expansion of a prosperous, thriving and internationally competitive economy.
NDP 1 & NDP 2 still can’t get together again!- Hon Carvin Malone
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The National Democratic Party, referred to by many as NDP 1, and Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), referred to as NDP 2, have been called out for their hypocrisy by At Large Representative Hon Carvin Malone.
More PVIM Confusion; Paul A Hewlett Out! Ian S Smith In! for D4
FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- The instability and confusion surrounding the breakaway group from the main Opposition National Democratic Party (NDP) called the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) continue.
‘I asking you to endorse my people, my party, my friends’- Gov Albert A. Bryan Jr
HUNTUMS GHUT, Tortola, VI- The popular Governor of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr has urged the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) to vote for the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) at the 2023 General Elections, as he believes the VIP is a team that has been tried and tested and well capable of steering the territory out of the tough times.
Eileene L. Parsons throws support behind ‘blood relative’ Lesmore Smith
FAHIE HILL, Tortola, VI – Independent At Large candidate and businessman Mr Lesmore Smith has received sweeping endorsements from his relative and outspoken former legislator Mrs Eileene L. Parsons, OBE in his bid to win an At Large seat in the 2023 General Elections in the Virgin Islands (VI).
'Speak the Truth!’ L. Allen Wheatley blasts Hon Penn for claiming Hawk’s Nest road project
EAST/NORTH EAST, Tortola, VI – Former Financial Secretary, Mr L. Allen Wheatley who is contesting the 8th Electoral District in the Virgin Islands 2023 Elections under the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), has blasted his political opponent, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) for taking credit for the completion of the Hawk’s Nest Road project in East/North East Tortola.
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