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Remarks by Premier Smith On Caribbean Community Heads Of Government Meeting

Thursday, 12 July 2018 - 5:08pm

First of all, I’ll just give an update on the conference I attended of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). This took place in Jamaica between July 3 and 7.

Remarks By Premier Dr. The Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE On The Recovery Development Agency And Board

Thursday, 12 July 2018 - 4:25pm

Good morning to all the members of the press.

I thank you for being here as we report on the progress being made in the setting up of the agency and the work that they are preparing to carrying out the recovery of the Virgin Islands following the events of last year.

Statement By Premier Smith On The Closure Of Scotia Bank On Virgin Gorda

Tuesday, 3 July 2018 - 1:06pm

After the Managing Director of Scotia Bank advised my Government that it was closing its branch on Virgin Gorda effective 1st September, 2018.

Honourable Walwyn Answers Questions at House of Assembly

Friday, 29 June 2018 - 5:26pm

Question 1

Madam Speaker, could the Minister for Education and Culture please inform this Honourable House, post Hurricane Irma, what schools were cleaned up from the monies his Ministry received from the emergency response loan that government received from CDB?

Premier Smith - HLSCC Graduates Think ahead, but plan now!

Friday, 29 June 2018 - 3:04pm

It is my pleasure to be here to share in the joy of families, friends, and educators as we celebrate the 2018 Graduates of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College this afternoon.

Statement From The Governor: Flag Tampering At USVI Cyril E. King Airport

Friday, 29 June 2018 - 1:51pm

We are aware of reports of an incident at USVI at the Cyril E King airport this morning.  We are in touch with US Authorities.

Statement By Premier Dr. Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE On The Visa Free Access For China

Thursday, 28 June 2018 - 11:59am

Madame Speaker, there has been a lot of buzz in the Territory over the last few days about my Government’s decision through the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands to grant to nationals of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), access to enter and remain in the Virgin Islands as tourists or for business related matters, without the need for a visa.

Statement By Premier Dr. Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE On The Asia Mission 2018

Thursday, 28 June 2018 - 11:36am

Madame Speaker, I wish to update this Honourable House on my recent Asia Mission trip, which was a productive two week engagement with Asian businesses, Government officials and individuals in financial services, tourism, and innovation.

 

Knowing On Which Side The BVI’s Bread Is Buttered

Saturday, 23 June 2018 - 8:40am

When the BVI Government decided in 2013 to open it’s office in Asia, it estimated that somewhere in the range of 40 to 60 percent of the BVI’s financial services business originated from China and rest of the Asia Pacific region.

Statement By Premier And Minister Of Finance - Asia Mission Recap

Thursday, 21 June 2018 - 12:44pm

Last Sunday we returned home from a grueling but very productive mission to five cities in Asia over a two week period. 

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