PREMIER FAHIE WEIGHS IN ON UK’S BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP DRAFT ORDER

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Yesterday the United Kingdom Government (UKG) published the draft Overseas Territories (Publicly Accessible Registers of Beneficial Ownership of Companies) Order (Draft Order) and accompanying explanatory note. The Premier and Minister of Finance of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie, has communicated to the UKG that while the Virgin Islands remains committed to the global efforts aimed at tackling illicit financial flows, and … Continued

U.S ELECTORAL VOTES ARE BEING CAST TODAY

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Presidential electors coast to coast were casting the votes Monday that will affirm Joe Biden as the nation’s next president, a formality that took on added importance this year because of President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede he lost his race for reelection. Heightened security was in place in some states as electors in … Continued

SHABREE FRETT CORONATED AS MISS UNIVERSE BVI 2020

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Miss Shabree Frett was crowned Miss Universe BVI 2020, in a coronation ceremony held last evening. Frett will represent the Territory of the Virgin Islands in this year’s upcoming Miss Universe competition. Shabree Frett is described as a compassionate and determined 24-year-old, who has a passion for helping others. In her passion to help others, … Continued

FIRST COVID-19 VACCINE ADMINISTERED IN THE USA

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(BBC) -The first Covid-19 vaccination in the United States has taken place, as the country gears up for its largest ever immunisation campaign. An intensive care nurse in Long Island, New York, is believed to have been the first person to be given the jab. Millions of vials of the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine are being distributed, … Continued

NATIONAL PARKS TRUST LAUNCHES FIRST ENVIRONMENTAL ATLAS

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The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) launched its first Environmental Atlas which is expected to bring greater awareness of the Territory’s natural landscape and biodiversity. His Excellency the Governor Augustus Jaspert said at the launch of the publication yesterday that he was thrilled to see the atlas come to life after much … Continued

MORE MOORING SITES ADDED FOR PERSONS QUARANTINED ON BOATS

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Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has said the additional approved mooring sites of Little Harbour, Great Harbour and Deadman’s Bay have been added to the marine protocol for those quarantining on approved vessels for the mandatory four complete days upon entry in to the Territory. Premier Fahie said this decision was … Continued

GOVERNMENT CRITIC CINDY ROSAN-JONES FIRED FROM BVI TOURIST BOARD

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Political critic Cindy Rosan Jones has been fired from her role as Events Coordinator at the BVI Tourist board. The release letter states “the position of events coordinator is no longer needed as your position has been made more redundant. Regrettably, this means your employment with BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission has been terminated … Continued

US MAN SERVING 90-YEAR SENTENCE FOR MARIJUANA RELEASED

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While serving a 90-year prison sentence for selling marijuana, Richard DeLisi’s wife died, as did his 23-year-old son and both his parents. His adult daughter was in a horrific car accident and suffered a paralyzing stroke as a result. He never met two granddaughters — a lifetime of missed memories. Yet, 71-year-old DeLisi walked out … Continued