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Foreign teachers in Hong Kong government’s schools ordered to swear allegiance
But the real problem of Western propaganda and Western intelligence agents influencing youth in Hong Kong are some of the Western educators planted in international schools. Their impact poisoning the children of the richest people in Ho...
One big lie in the Queen's speech resonated in the Caribbean
The Queen's speech included a statement that is an unfortunate big lie: "my Government will play a leading role in defending democracy and freedom across the world", while the The very same Queen's government is trying to do exactly what...
All Fire Stations Restored Since 2017 Hurricanes- Rymer
Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Hon. Kye Rymer said that all the fire stations damaged during the 2017 hurricanes have been restored.
Premier Slams UK’s Double Standards On Belongership
Premier and Minister for Finance Hon. Andrew Fahie has defended the territory’s position on granting belongership to non-locals who have contributed to the development of the British Virgin Islands.
Cruise tourism restart: VI welcomes first cruise ship today!
At 9:00 am, today, October 13, 2021, the Virgin Islands is expected to welcome Seabourn Odyssey with a total of 462 guests, according to the Virgin Islands Ports Authority’s website, representing the first cruise ship with passengers to ...
Premier questions if blatant UK corruption is benchmark for VI’s good governance
Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called out the blatant corruption in the United Kingdom’s management of its COVID-19 pandemic and asked whether that is the benchmark the Virgin Islands (V...
USVI Gov't renews no-bid $70K contract for AG's daughter
The government of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) has renewed for another year a $70,000 no-bid contract for Kmisha Victoria Counts, the daughter of USVI Attorney General Denise George, to "represent the USVI as a tourism destination and to...
New 'BVIDigiCert' online platform simplifies VI vaccination certifications
The Virgin Islands on October 11, 2021, launched a new digital platform called 'BVIDigiCert' to facilitate vaccination certifications, with the aim of making proof of vaccination status easy and accessible.
PMI Group, Inc. Announces Launch of New Offices
On Saturday, October 2, 2021, PMI Group, Inc. (the “Firm” or “PMI”), celebrated in grand style the launch of its new offices in Suite 1, Third Floor of the Omar Hodge Building located in Wickham’s Cay I, Road Town, Tortola, British Virgi...
Why rush to audit stimulus? Premier suggests collusion
Premier Andrew Fahie has questioned the apparent ‘rush’ to execute an audit of his government’s COVID-19 stimulus grants, arguing that ulterior motives may have been afoot.
East End police removing derelicts along roadways
The East End Police Station is leading an initiative to remove abandoned and neglected vehicles that line the roadways of the eastern side of Tortola.
BVI FSC to invite applications for fintech "sandbox"
“Digitalisation is our ticket,” Jennifer Potter-Questelles, deputy managing director of corporate services at the Financial Services Commission, said last week during the FSC’s annual Meet the Regulator forum.
The US Virgin Islands Wants To Seize Jeffrey Epstein’s Millions After He Allegedly Abused Underage Girls On His Private Island
In a new suit filed against Epstein's estate, the government is seeking Little St. James and Great St. James, two islands owned by the financier, as well as millions in other assets.
Major Acquisition! Colombian Billionaire Controls FirstCaribbean Int'l Bank
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) has struck an agreement to sell two-thirds of its stake in Barbados-based CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank (CIBC FCIB) to a company run by Colombian billionaire Jaime Gilinski.
US moves toward public registers
Echoing a push in the United Kingdom and its territories toward greater corporate transparency, the United States House of Representatives last week passed a bipartisan bill requiring companies to disclose their beneficial owners to the ...
EU anti-money laundering blacklist to be revisited
Next month, the European Union will revamp its methodology for compiling its anti-money laundering blacklist, after a previous list was blocked by EU governments that objected to the listing of Saudi Arabia and four US overseas territories,
Jefferey Epstein signed a will just two days before he hanged himself in his New York jail cell, documents show.
The 21-page filing includes a copy of Epstein’s death certificate from August 15, five days after his suicide - and lists ‘Immediate Cause: Pending Further Study’. Jefferey Epstein said he was worth $550 million in the document, filed in...
Epstein case: judge agrees to keep documents on 2008 plea deal secret
Court grants prosecutors’ request amid concern that releasing materials could hinder investigation of financier’s associates
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