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Finance and Business

August 5th, 2026
Kurt A.G. Menal appointed CEO of Antigua's VC Bird International Airport

ST JOHN'S, Antigua- Three months after suddenly resigning as Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), St Lucia national Kurt A.G. Menal has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the VC Bird International Airport in Antigua.

August 5th, 2026
Premier Wheatley-led mission to India scheduled for August 24 to 31

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Final preparations are underway for the Virgin Islands’ (VI) upcoming four-city mission to India later this month.

August 3rd, 2026
Willock & D3 Marine Workshop praised for effectiveness

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI — The idea for a marine workshop grew out of meetings with young people in the Third District, who told political aspirant Mr Julian Willock and the Third District Committee of their interest in the marine sector.

August 3rd, 2026
2 deposits made into Delta Capital Partners Ltd in 2022- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has revealed that two separate investment payments were made in 2022 in the controversial financial institution Delta Capital Partners Limited in Jamaica.

August 2nd, 2026
Department of Trade opens Virgin Gorda Satellite Office

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs officially opened its Virgin Gorda Satellite Office on Thursday, July 30, 2026, marking the launch of the Sister Island Outreach Programme to bring key business and consumer services closer to residents of Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost van Dyke.

August 1st, 2026
Gov’t investment portfolios recorded $2M+ growth from 2021-2026- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said government’s investment portfolios have recorded positive growth in the last five years despite losses incurred.

August 1st, 2026
BVIPA’s temporary reduction in port fees end

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The temporary reduction in select port-related fees introduced by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) officially ended on July 31, 2026.

August 1st, 2026
VI pensioners to receive 2.57% COLA & $460.44 monthly allowance from August

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Government pensioners in the Virgin Islands who retired in 2023 or earlier will begin receiving higher monthly pensions at the end of August, following completion of the administrative work needed to implement a Cabinet-approved adjustment.

July 31st, 2026
'The whole damn system is rigged'- Claude O. Skelton-Cline

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has once again brought the current cost of living in the Virgin Islands (VI) into the spotlight, calling the system rigged.

July 31st, 2026
'There must be accountability for any wrongdoing'- Premier on unauthorised deposits

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said there must be accountability for any wrongdoing when it comes to the unauthorised investment of public funds.

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