The United Kingdom (UK) and the Overseas Territories (OTs) are set to establish a technical working group on beneficial ownership transparency. The announcement came from Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith during a recent press conference, where she explained that the decision was made following discussions at the recently concluded Joint … Continued
Africa’s largest private carrier, Air Peace has become the majority shareholder in regional airline company LIAT 2020, after purchasing 70 percent of its shares. This was confirmed by Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne who said that LIAT will operate on a viable commercial basis following the agreement with the Nigerian-based company. “So what … Continued
The British Virgin Islands is set to host the first annual meeting on illicit finance which will include representatives from both the United Kingdom and Overseas Territories (OTs). This was confirmed by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith during a press conference on Tuesday. She revealed that the agreement to … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Labour and Trade Hon. Lorna Smith OBE has promised residents that the long wait times for work permit approvals will become a thing of the past under her leadership. Smith made the comment in response to a question posed by the media at a press conference on Tuesday where she … Continued
Local sprinter Beyoncé Defreitas set a new national record in the Women’s 200-Meter event at the American Athletic Conference Outdoor Track & Field Championships which was held in Tampa, Florida over the weekend. Running out of lane seven for the University of Central Florida, Defreitas missed out on a podium spot with a fourth-place finish, … Continued
The Virgin Islands Party Government has established a new ministry that will add to the premier’s ministerial portfolios. This was confirmed during a press conference on Tuesday, May 16, by Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley. He said the decision to add the new ministry came following discussions with his team. “After careful consideration and … Continued
Residents are being asked to take precautionary measures when outdoors due to the present air quality over the Virgin Islands being affected by the passing of Saharan Dust. The Department of Disaster Management DDM issued a warning to the public on Tuesday after receiving reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “NOAA reports a … Continued
The name D’Moi Hodge is already ringing amongst various basketball pundits in the United States ahead of the highly anticipated 2023 NBA Draft which is scheduled for June 22nd. The BVI national took to his social media pages in early April to announce his entry into this year’s draft after concluding a relatively good season … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin has publicly expressed his support in favour of the Government fully completing the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations. Governor Rankin made the comment while recently appearing as a guest on the local talk show “Talking Points”. He at the time was responding to a question from one … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has said he will not be welcoming any unnecessary disruptions during the Fifth House of Assembly by members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition who have already predicted that motions of No Confidence will be forthcoming during the Government’s term in office. Premier Wheatley said while he welcomes opposing views … Continued
