Finance and Business
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
'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.
BVI Chamber of Commerce mourns 'senseless' killing of respected entrepreneur Kai de Castro
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is with profound sadness that the British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce (BVICOC) learned of the tragic passing of Mr Kai de Castro.
Resumption of Mail Delivery to Administration Drive Letter Boxes
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Postal Service is pleased to advise that, following the completion of the recent project that temporarily disrupted mail delivery services, delivery to the letter boxes located at Administration Drive has resumed. Customers may collect their mail effective Monday, 27 July 2026.



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