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Financial services workers mull relocating to Crown Dependent countries

Financial services workers mull relocating to Crown Dependent countries

Stakeholders in the local financial services sector are said to be considering Crown Dependent countries such as the  Isle of Man, Jersey, and Guernsey to relocate their businesses. That’s according to Executive Director of BVI Finance, Lorna Smith. Smith made […]

by / on June 26, 2018 at 3:06 AM /
Tough year: Fewer students to graduate in 2018

Tough year: Fewer students to graduate in 2018

Reporting a considerable drop in the number of students who will graduate from H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in 2018, college president Dr Janet Smith said this year’s graduating class will give a clear indication of the impact last […]

by / on June 26, 2018 at 2:58 AM /
Readiness update: 26 facilities currently ‘can’ be used as shelters

Readiness update: 26 facilities currently ‘can’ be used as shelters

Providing an update on the territory’s readiness for the 2018 hurricane season, Governor Augustus Jaspert this week said there are currently 26 facilities that ‘can’ be used as emergency shelters in the event of a hurricane. This update comes nearly […]

by / on June 26, 2018 at 2:56 AM /
Cabinet sees revenue increase despite disasters

Cabinet sees revenue increase despite disasters

Despite being among several government departments affected by the hurricanes, the Cabinet Office faired better than most, having achieved a 9.2 percent revenue growth 2017. The Gazette Unit, which is the revenue arm of the Cabinette Office, grossed $551,686 last […]

by / on June 26, 2018 at 2:52 AM /
Scholarship created in honour of late Anegada resident

Scholarship created in honour of late Anegada resident

A scholarship dedicated to the late businessman Aubrey Levons will be among a long list of plans for the upcoming Anegada Family and Friends Reunion slated for July 11 to 15. Levons – the former owner of Big Bamboo Guest […]

by / on June 26, 2018 at 2:49 AM /
Visa exemption for Chinese sparks outrage | Online petition launched

Visa exemption for Chinese sparks outrage | Online petition launched

News of a new policy exempting Chinese nationals from the BVI’s visa entry requirements is not sitting well with many British Virgin Islands natives. Among the outraged locals is local taxi operator Julio Sam Henry who has launched an online […]

by / on June 25, 2018 at 10:29 AM /
New NDP leaders say election results won’t split party

New NDP leaders say election results won’t split party

The new leadership of the National Democratic Party (NDP) is discrediting claims the party is or will become divided because of the results of the internal elections held on Saturday, June 23. Myron Walwyn defeated Ronnie Skelton in the race […]

by / on June 25, 2018 at 8:01 AM /
Another earthquake felt in BVI

Another earthquake felt in BVI

Sections of the British Virgin Islands experienced a relatively minor earthquake this morning (June 25), a few minutes after 7 o’clock. Preliminary information from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) said the tremor was a 3.4 magnitude earthquake. The DDM […]

by / on June 25, 2018 at 7:52 AM /
2018 Food Fete on, kicks off this month

2018 Food Fete on, kicks off this month

The BVI Tourist Board is continuing with its efforts to restore local tourism with the annual BVI Food Fete event. This year’s Food Fete will last for a month and the Tourist Board is kicking things off with a grand […]

by / on June 25, 2018 at 7:47 AM /
Reflect on BVI’s journey this Territory Day, residents told

Reflect on BVI’s journey this Territory Day, residents told

PRESS RELEASE: Residents are urged to pause and reflect on the Territory’s journey and celebrate the milestones achieved along the way this Territory Day. Territory Day 2018 will be observed on Monday, July 2 under the theme, The Road to […]

by / on June 25, 2018 at 5:39 AM /