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ANGUILLA: OVER 80 BUSINESSES CLOSE IN PROTEST AND DEFIANCE OF THE IMPENDING IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GOODS AND SERVICES TAX ACT BEING PUSHED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF ANGUILLA

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July 1, 2022 | 1:19 pm

The Retail sector joined by the Restaurants sector and general Business Sector on 29th June 2022 instituted an island-wide shut-down of their businesses with over 80 establishments which span various industries in Anguilla closing their doors. The protest action which started on Wednesday, is due to continue until Friday 1st July 2022 in the first … Continued

KEVIN S. FAHIE HONOURED WITH LIONS CLUB PRESIDENT OF THE YEAR AWARD

May 31, 2022 | 9:49 am

By Ronn Grant

President of the Lions Club of Tortola, Kevin S. Fahie, Melvin Jones Fellow (MJF) is the recipient of the prestigious President of the Year Award from the Lions Sub-District 60B. The award was announced by District Governor, Lion Claudio Buncamper, Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow (PMJF) at the recently concluded 42nd Multiple District 60 Convention held … Continued

ST KITTS PM FIRES 6 MINISTERS; PARLIAMENT DISSOLVED

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May 11, 2022 | 9:52 am

By Ronn Grant

Yesterday May 10th, 2022 during a national address Prime Minister of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. Timothy Harris fired 6 rebellious ministers, appointed a new Deputy Prime Minister and dissolved the parliament giving way for elections. Harris Tuesday said he had asked the Governor General, Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton, to dissolve Parliament … Continued

UWI SAYS UK IS NO AUTHORITY ON DEMOCRACY

May 9, 2022 | 11:18 am

By 284media

Joining ogranisations like CARICOM and the OECS, the University of the West Indies (UWI) has issued a statement condemning the United Kingdom’s (UK) suggestion of directly ruling the Virgin Islands. In a statement released yesterday, Sunday May 8th, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles said that UWI “joins with CARICOM in calling on Britain to retreat … Continued

CARICOM “DEEPLY CONCERNED” BY POSSIBLE SUSPENSION

May 4, 2022 | 9:55 am

By 284media

Yesterday, May 3rd, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) issued a statement regarding the release of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report in the BVI and commented specifically on the recommendation to suspend the Virgin Islands Constitution. The statement said “CARICOM supports the decision of the duly elected Government of the BVI to welcome the recommendations for … Continued

OECS SAYS “DIRECT COLONIAL RULE” IS BAD IDEA

May 2, 2022 | 1:14 pm

By 284media

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has released a statement on the ongoing situation in the BVI. The OECS says “The OECS has noted the position taken by the duly elected Government of the BVI which, while welcoming the recommendations arising from the Inquiry, rejects the intention of the British Government to impose direct … Continued

USVI GOVERNOR TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 FOLLOWING RECENT TRIP

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April 20, 2022 | 3:16 pm

By Kamal Haynes

United States Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan has tested positive for COVID-19 following a recent trip in Washington, D.C. This was confirmed by the U.S Virgin Islands Government House via their social media page on Wednesday April 20. “After returning to the territory on Tuesday afternoon following a weeklong trip to Washington, D.C., and Miami, … Continued

USVI TO WAIVE VISAS FOR CARIBBEAN RESIDENTS

April 11, 2022 | 2:10 pm

By 284media

A statement released by U.S. Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett confirms the approval of her Virgin Islands Visa Waiver Act (H.R. 5460). According to Plaskett, The Act would allow the Department of Homeland Security to approve nonimmigrant visitor visa waivers for entry into the U.S. Virgin Islands for up to 45 days, primarily for residents of … Continued

FORMER PREMIER OF NEVIS VANCE AMORY HAS TRANSITIONED AT 72

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April 2, 2022 | 8:26 am

By Ronn Grant

It was this morning confirmed that Former Prime Minister of Nevis and Ambassador to the Prime Minister’s Office Vance Amory passed away earlier today. Amory 72, for which the airport in Nevis had been named in his honor was a founding member of Team Unity and was also known as a former first-class cricketer representing … Continued

USVI BUSINESS OWNERS WILL BE JAILED FOR FAILING TO PAY TAXES – WARNS GOVERNOR

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March 28, 2022 | 1:29 pm

By Kamal Haynes

The United States Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan has sent a stern warning to business owners in the neighbouring territory who are delinquent in the paying of their taxes, stating that they will be jailed if the taxes are left unpaid. The governor’s comment came during the recently held Spring 2022 Revenue Estimating Conference. During … Continued