Finance and Business
‘Stop being such cowards!’- Skelton-Cline to VI’s corporate community
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The business community in the Virgin Islands (VI) has come under fire from outspoken social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, calling on them to stop being cowards.
'Frustrating' that VIslanders not applying or unqualified for simple jobs- Labour Commissioner
SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI- Acting Labour Commissioner Mervin D. Hastings has raised concern that many entry‑level jobs in the Virgin Islands go unfilled by locals because of low application rates and gaps in basic qualifications.
Bevis A. Sylvester earns Master of Laws with Merit
EAST END, Tortola, VI- The former longtime Regional General Manager of Delta Petroleum remains on the move. Mr Bevis A. Sylvester, who left Detla Petroleum a few months ago following its sale to SOL, has earned a Master of Laws (LLM) with Merit in International Commercial Law from the University of Salford, Manchester, United Kingdom.
Back-filling completed on Cox Heath Sea Defense Wall
COX HEATH, Tortola, VI- Back-filling on the 1450ft Cox Heath Sea Defense Wall has been completed, the Ministry of Communications and Works announced today, July 15, 2026.
Sunoco LP ‘in essence, has a monopoly on fuel’ in the VI- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has reiterated the need for anti-trust and the Trade Commission, this time using fuel as an example.
BVIEC Long Bush Office will now accept water bill payments effective July 15
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI - Effective Wednesday, July 15, 2026, the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will begin accepting Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) bill payments at its Long Bush office, providing greater convenience for Virgin Islanders.
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Serving others or serving self
Alred C. Frett
The Challenges We Face on a Daily Basis:
We are not alone, and I would know nothing, have nothing, and be nothing without People, so it should be easy to understand why I regard whatever I am, or have, as belonging to the People… I try to meet this commitment with our Employees and Patients, even when Governmental Agencies try to block or hinder the process… Sometimes it seems like they have nothing to do but focus on keeping us down.
RTW boasts Caribbean's largest rooftop solar installation
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Road Town Wholesale Trading Ltd (RTW) proudly marked the completion of the Caribbean's largest rooftop solar installation during a press conference at the RTW Support Centre in Road Town, Tortola, on July 9, 2026.
Rami Garcia recommended for a BVI Asia Study Abroad Scholarship
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Rami Garcia was selected for consideration for a BVI Asia Abroad Scholarship after being selected from the 2026 BVI Film Commission Summer Film Academy cohort.
VI Motors is official dealer for OMODA & JAECOO in VI
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Local car dealership, VI Motors, has announced it has been appointed the authorised dealer for OMODA & JAECOO, one of the world’s fastest-growing intelligent mobility brands.
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