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BVI makes historic fact-finding mission to Gulf region | BVI makes historic fact-finding mission to Gulf region |
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| Thursday, 03 April 2008 | |
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The two-day mission ended yesterday. This was the first time that a group from the British Virgin Islands has undertaken such a visit to the Gulf region and reflects the world class status that
Headed by Lorna Smith, Director of the British Virgin Islands International Financial Centre (IFC) and Director of the International Affairs Secretariat in the Office of the Premier, the delegation undertook high level, key meetings with Dubais financial community as well as hosted a private seminar entitled Opportunities for Growth in Financial Services. The delegation included Honourable Elvis J. Harrigan, Permanent Secretary in the Premiers Office Rosalie Adams, IFC Chief Operations Officer Sheri Ortiz, and Director of the BVI London Office Dawn Smith. The delegation was keen to understand how
Prior to the visit, Smith, said: We are very excited about our planned visit to
She had told the GIS, that not only does the group want to learn more about the financial services industry in
We are also keen to learn about the infrastructure development, the education system and see some of the amazing projects with which
Dr Nasser Saidi, Chief Economist of the Dubai International Financial Centre, who hosted meetings with the delegation, was delighted to welcome the British Virgin Islands delegation to
He had also noted that the British Virgin Islands International Financial Centre is globally recognised as a long established and experienced offshore hub and
The British Virgin Islands Seminar was held on March 31, 2008 at the Burj Al Arab. Areas of discussion focused on corporate and investment business and trusts and estate planning. Comments (1)
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