Finance and Business
284 Media suspends news service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- 284 Media had announced the suspension of its news service effective Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
‘There’s really no need for us to escalate the issue’- Premier Wheatley to Gov Byran
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) confirmed that he has responded in writing to the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr., following his demand for the convening of an emergency Inter-Virgin Islands Council (IVIC) meeting in Washington, DC, during the week of October 12, as the issues surrounding the increase in charter yacht fees continue.
VI records strongest H1 company incorporations since 2021
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- BVI Finance has reported that the Virgin Islands (VI) has recorded its strongest first half of the year for company incorporations since 2021, with 14,977 new incorporations according to the latest Quarterly Statistical Bulletin published by the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC).
‘Solve this locally’- Skelton-Cline on VI-USVI charter yacht row
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and talk show host Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline is urging the governments of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) and the Virgin Islands (VI) to de-escalate the charter yacht fee issue, suggesting compromise and possibly a phased approach to the fees.
Turn Admin Building into mall, conference facility & hotel- Mark H. Vanterpool
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- People’s Leadership Movement (PLM) Leader Mark H. Vanterpool is calling on the Virgin Islands Government to abandon its plan to return ministries and departments to the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex and instead transform the prime Road Town property into a mixed-use commercial hub featuring a small-business mall, conference facilities, and hotel accommodation.
Employees United Alliance could be established in VI- Stephon D. Mactavious
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Governance Professional Stephon D. Mactavious said change is coming following a meeting with Acting Governor Mr David D. Archer on September 21, 2026, adding that an Employees United Alliance could be established.
The price of taxation without representation
Alred C. Frett
The Perceived Value Of Our Children:
It would seem totally wrong that telling the Truth and enlightening a People, would be met with persons determined and willing to block and silence the Message, but there are persons who have no interest in what is right or wrong, but are focused on maintaining the status quo and traditions… They never seem to care if their actions are blocking the progress of a Nation, or destroying the lives of a People and Civilization.
Road Town Jetty Enhancement Project starts September 26, 2026- BVIPA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) is advising the public that the Road Town Jetty Enhancement Project is scheduled to commence on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
PHSU seeking 300 housing spaces for growing student population
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- The Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) Virgin Islands (VI) campus is looking to increase its database of potential housing options for its growing student population and is in the process of identifying up to 300 furnished housing spaces over the next two years.
Charlotte Amalie ranks #25 for Top Shopping Destinations in Americas & Caribbean
VI CONSORTIUM
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Charlotte Amalie has been ranked No. 25 among the Top 30 Shopping Destinations in the Americas and Caribbean for 2026, placing the US Virgin Islands capital second among Caribbean destinations included in a new editorial ranking by Travel and Tour World.
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