Topic: Electricity, Fire and Rescue | Posted By: DSmith
Sunday, 8 October 2017 - 4:55pm
A fire which occurred at about 5:00 a.m. this morning at the Henry Wilfred “Freddie” Smith Power Station in Pockwood Pond was successfully extinguished.
Topic: Trade and Business (including licenses) | Posted By: aphillip
Friday, 6 October 2017 - 12:58pm
The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs is working diligently to re-energise and stimulate the British Virgin Islands business community. In this regard, the department is pleased to announce the opening of its Business Centre, located on the ground floor of the Sebastian Building.
Minister for Communication and Works, Honourable Mark Vanterpool has said that the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) will be providing additional assistance to help restore power to the Territory.
Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron Walwyn has said the Territory needs everyone to do their part to help in the rebuilding process and has called on residents to assist in the exercise.
The Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has offered to accept senior students from the BVI Secondary Schools to continue their education in that country.
Premier and Minister for Finance, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE addressed leaders of the Territory’s financial services industry today at an update meeting hosted by BVI Finance.