Finance and Business
Wilbert A. Mason In! Edward Linsley Out! As GM of Peter Island Resort
PETER ISLAND, VI – Peter Island Resort is preparing to welcome guests back for the 2026/2027 season when it reopens on October 21, and the award-winning Virgin Islands private-island resort has announced a new leadership team to guide its next chapter.
‘Law enforcement will find you’- Gov Pruce to criminals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governor of the Virgin Islands, Mr Daniel Pruce, has warned criminals that they cannot hide from law enforcement, promising they will be found and dealt with under the law.
‘We cannot ignore the desperation’ behind businesses wanting firearms- BVICC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICC) is calling on the powers that be to revisit the question of lawful protection for businesses in the wake of increasing robberies at local business establishments.
More promises! Vanterpool pledges round-the-clock water
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Mark H. Vanterpool, the leader of the breakaway group People’s Leadership Movement (PLM), known on social media as NDP 4, has promised that if his party is elected to government, it would treat reliable water supply as one of its most urgent priorities.
Nominations for 2026 BVI Financial Services Awards open today
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Nominations for the 2026 BVI Financial Services Awards officially open today, Monday, October 12, 2026.
Water system will not be rebuilt 'overnight’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has said the Virgin Islands’ (VI) water system will not be rebuilt overnight.
Charter fee ‘is for all foreign vessels...USVI not specifically targeted’ - Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has clarified that the increase to the charter yacht fee does not specifically target United States Virgin Islands (USVI) vessels and applies to all foreign-based charters.
‘We're in a very good place’ to be taken off FATF grey list- Hon Lorna G. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development and Digital Transformation, the Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL), says the Virgin Islands is in a “very good place” as it works to leave the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list.
After 36 years, NPTVI increases park entrance fees
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) has announced revisions to its park entrance and marine conservation mooring fees, with the new rates taking effect on November 1, 2026.
Symphony Circus coming to VI this monthend
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The circus is coming to town! The Symphony Circus will be in Road Town by the end of this month!
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