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VIDIC seeks new CEO after Bank of Asia decision
BVI News
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June 30, 2025
in All News / By: BVI News on June 30, 2025 at 8:22 AM / Weeks after initiating winding-up proceedings for the Bank of Asia, the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC) is now looking for a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A vacancy...
Nebraska adopted no new clean energy policies or incentives in 2024
Cornhusker State News - Nebraska
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July 4, 2025
Nebraska implemented no clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state has adopted...
Utah adopted 1 new clean energy policy or incentive in 2024
Beehive State News - Utah
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July 4, 2025
Utah implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state has...
The £350 Billion a Year Lost to Corruption, Tax Dodging and Crime Every Year in the UK
Byline Times
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July 4, 2025
As ministers search for cuts, a new parliamentary report reveals the hundreds of billions of pounds that could be clawed back into the UK’s flagging economy Credit: Guy Bell/Alamy Live News Support our mission to provide fearless stories about and...
We’re not thinking! Walwyn bemoans new burden on employers
BVI News
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July 4, 2025
in All News / By: BVI News on July 4, 2025 at 8:11 AM / Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has warned that the government’s approach to legislation and economic policy is placing an unsustainable financial burden on employers in the Virgin Islands....
VIWMA Closes Road Near Old Cancryn School
St. Thomas Source
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July 4, 2025
The Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority would like to inform the community about a temporary road closure set for Thursday, July 3, 2025, starting at 7:30 p.m. and lasting until further notice. Bypass Installlation Road (Submitted photo)...
Oregon steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Beaver State News - Oregon
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July 4, 2025
Oregon implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state...
Delaware steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
First State Times - Delaware
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July 4, 2025
Delaware implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state...
Illinois steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Prairie State Wire - Illinois
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July 4, 2025
Illinois implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...
Newlywed Detained by ICE for 140 Days Says She Was Treated 'Like Cattle'
Newsweek
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July 4, 2025
A newlywed bride from Texas who was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Thursday has said she was treated like "cattle" during her detention. Ward Sakeik, a 22-year-old stateless Palestinian woman married to a U.S....
HR Professionals Attend SHRM International Conference
Government of the Virgin Islands
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Governor's Group Office of the Deputy Governor Department of Human Resources Release Date: Friday, 4 July 2025 - 10:11am Deputy Director of Human Resources (Ag), Ms. Cara Christopher and Senior Assistant Human Resources Manager, Organisational...
New York state steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Empire State Today - New York
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July 4, 2025
New York implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...
The British Virgin Islands Is Off to a Strong Tourism Start in 2025
Caribbean Journal
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June 23, 2025
The British Virgin Islands recorded a 6.4 percent increase in stayover arrivals in the first quarter of 2025, signaling a strong start to the year for one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations. That was among the fastest stayover...
Massachusetts steps up clean energy support with 3 new policies or incentives in 2024
Bay State News - Massachusetts
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July 4, 2025
Massachusetts implemented at least three new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010,...
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission Launches Its Inaugural Film Festival: 284 Excellence Film Festival
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) proudly announces the 284 Excellence Film Festival (284XFF), a landmark event aimed at bridging the gap between Caribbean literature and Cinema. Spearheaded by the BVI Tourist...
U.S. Senate Advances Rum Tax Extension Critical to V.I. Economy
St. Thomas Source
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June 29, 2025
This week, the U.S. Senate released a draft of its sweeping tax reconciliation package, and tucked inside is a provision that could permanently secure one of the territory’s most important revenue streams: the rum cover-over at $13.25 per proof...
Colorado steps up clean energy support with 5 new policies or incentives in 2024
Centennial State News - Colorado
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July 4, 2025
Colorado implemented at least five new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...
New Jersey steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
Garden State Times - New Jersey
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July 4, 2025
New Jersey implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state...
New Hampshire steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
Granite State Times - New Hampshire
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July 4, 2025
New Hampshire implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...
North Dakota steps up clean energy support with 2 new policies or incentives in 2024
Peace Garden News - North Dakota
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July 4, 2025
North Dakota implemented at least two new clean energy policies or incentives supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the...