Finance and Business
As SIDS ‘our size is also our strength’- Hon Kye M. Rymer
SPRAT BAY, Peter Island, VI- Minister for Communications and Works, Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said Small Island Developing States (SIDS), including the Virgin Islands (VI), are well-positioned to adapt to changes and become models.
Federal gov’t mobilising in response to charter yacht fee increase by VI
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- The federal government is reportedly mobilising a “whole of government approach” in response to what has been described as unfair trade actions by the Virgin Islands that are financially harming US Virgin Islands (USVI) marine small businesses.
USVI: Michigan couple sues Ritz-Carlton after Alleged $425K armed robbery on STT
VI CONSORTIUM
RED HOOK, St. Thomas, USVI- A Michigan couple who say they were robbed at gunpoint during a stay at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas last September have filed a civil lawsuit in District Court, alleging negligence and gross negligence in connection with the incident.
Premier Wheatley in St Kitts for 50th Regular Meeting of Heads of Gov’t of CARICOM
BASSETERRE, St Kitts & Nevis- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) departed the Virgin Islands (VI) today, February 24, 2026, for the 50th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).
VI avoids latest EU Blacklist
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands has not been placed on the EU's tax blacklist of non-cooperative jurisdictions; however, it remains on the "grey list" (Annex II), indicating ongoing cooperation on tax reforms.
VIslanders being 'pushed out' of local real eatate market- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has called for a revision of the access to the Virgin Islands (VI) real estate market given to persons with Non-Belonger's Landholder's Licenses.
Asphalt scam operating in the Virgin Islands
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Ministry of Communications and Works has advised the public of an asphalt scam currently operating in the Virgin Islands (VI).
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BVITB&FC's 1st North American Content Creator Summit a success
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The first-ever North American Content Creator Summit was successfully hosted by the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB&FC) from February 3 to 8, 2026.
'Issue affecting user access to CAPS unresolved' - HM Customs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - His Majesty’s Customs Department is reporting that an issue affecting user access to the CAPS system, which arose on Thursday, February 19, 2026, remains unresolved.
Campbells BVI launches Charity Funding Panel to support non-profits
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Campbells BVI has launched a Charity Funding Panel designed to support non-profit and charitable organisations delivering meaningful impact across youth development, education and community wellbeing.
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