Finance and Business
Hon Fraser slams Walwyn for reckless words on USVI/VI maritime fees matter
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3) has chided Opposition Leader Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) for what he suggested were reckless comments on the maritime fees matter between the US Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Virgin Islands (VI).
Nigel Caines appointed Chief Surveyor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mr Nigel Caines has been appointed Chief Surveyor in the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change, bringing over twenty-seven (27) years of service and experience in land surveying, having spent his entire career within the Land and Survey Department of the Virgin Islands Government.
Hon Myron V. Walwyn- A disappointment on international affairs
By Julian Willock
I typically do not publicly express my disagreements with members of the House of Assembly, but on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, during the 'other business' segment, I felt alarmed, disappointed, and concerned by the fear mongering of my friend, the Leader of the Opposition, Hon Myron V. Walwyn, regarding a letter written to President Donald J. Trump by Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr about maritime fees.
Joanna Vass appointed the new CEO of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Board of Directors of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd has announced the appointment of Joanna Vass as the new CEO of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd, effective July 1, 2025.
USVI Governor asks President Trump to intervene in USVI-VI charter fee issue
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr has written to US President Donald J. Trump and his Cabinet seeking federal action in dealing with the increase in charter vessel fees by the Virgin Islands (VI).
VI charter fees harming USVI jobs & economy- Federal Trade Report
WASHINGTON, DC, USA- The Sixteenth Report to Congress on the Operation of the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act has reported that the Virgin Islands’ (VI) charter fees are “significantly affecting” the marine tourism industry in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), less than a year after coming into effect.
Soggy Dollar earns 3rd #1 spot as USA Today's Best C/bean Beach Bar
WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- Soggy Dollar has made a three-peat, earning the number one spot on USA Today’s 10 Best Beach Bars in the Caribbean (2026) for an unforgettable time for the third year in a row.
New elevator shaft & updated signage coming @ RT Clinic
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is officially accepting tenders for upgrades at the Road Town Clinic.
'Consistent compliance with contributions & regulations is indispensable' for NHI- Lorie A. Freeman
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – A call has been made to employers and small businesses owners in the Virgin Islands (VI) to consistently honor their commitments to the National Health Insurance (NHI).
NAGICO Insurances Upgraded to A- (Excellent) by A.M. Best
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- NAGICO Insurances, one of the Caribbean’s leading insurance groups, today, January 9, 2026, announced that global credit rating agency A.M. Best has upgraded the Group’s Financial Strength Rating (FSR) from BBB+ to A- (Excellent).
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