Local experts are examining the implications of an impending global tax that could affect profits in some sections of the financial services industry. The tax is being pushed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and would see […]

Sargassum seaweed is once again paying its annual visit to the Virgin Islands, causing much disruption in the tourism and fishing industries. Residents who like to enjoy the beaches at this time of year are also being affected by the […]

The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has moved to pre-qualify contractors for a second time in recent months for the construction of the new West End (WE) Ferry Terminal after the first attempt proved unsuccessful. The agency said it is […]

As the debate continues to rage over how persons should dress and conduct themselves during Rise & Shine and parade events during the annual Emancipation Festival, cultural icon Eileene Parsons has once again condemned the obscenity that is usually on […]

Governor John Rankin has expressed concern over an unresolved issue where family members of certain officials serve on statutory boards. He said this could potentially present a conflict of interest. The Governor recently highlighted inconsistencies in practices across statutory boards […]

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has highlighted the negative impacts the financial services sector has on local businesses owned by residents. The financial services sector is one of the two main economic pillars of the Virgin Islands. But Skelton said leaders […]

A United Nations leader has told Caribbean countries that they aren’t developing as they hope because they continue to work individually instead of finding opportunities to partner. Diane Quarless, Caribbean director of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America, […]

Four bright Virgin Islanders are getting ready to pursue higher education in Asia after being awarded scholarships under the Asia Study Abroad Scholarship programme. The recipients are Travis Thomas, Tisa Donovan, Kimberly Cordes and Adante George. They are the first […]

Kadeem Stephan Maynard aka Blacka — the man who pleaded guilty to being involved in a drug and money laundering scheme that led to the arrest of former Premier Andrew Fahie — told the court that he was a law […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn said one of his ancestors must be rolling in their grave at the state of affairs in the East End/Long Look community during the Emancipation Festival celebrations. Penn said former District Representative – Leslie Malone […]