Finance and Business
UPDATE: Best of VI culinary heritage showcased @ 5th Festival de la Gastronomie
LOTERIE FARM, Marigit, St Martin- The Virgin Islands proudly headlined the grand finale of the 5th Festival de la Gastronomie in St Martin on November 22, 2025, sharing the vibrant flavours, culture, and spirit of our islands with our Caribbean neighbours.
Kick-off meeting held for Derelict Vessel Removal Project for SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- On Friday, November 28, 2025, the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources & Climate Change, officially commenced the Derelict Vessel Removal Project for the Sea Cows Bay Harbour with a "kick-off meeting".
Brian A. Davis tipped to head Waste Management Department
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our newsroom from a senior Government House source is that current Acting Director of the Water and Sewerage Department, Mr Brian A. Davis, will be transferred to head the Waste Management Department (WMD).
Winter Apprenticeship Programme relaunched
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-123 students have been placed across the public service and private sectors as part of the Winter Apprenticeship Programme following its relaunch for the December 2025 session.
Lions Club’s 46th Christmas Tree Lighting & Concert happening tomorrow
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Lions Club of the Virgin Islands will host its 46th annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Concert on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza.
USVI appeals to US for review of new VI licensing & entry fees
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI– A delegation representing the maritime sector of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is advocating for an immediate response to what they describe as a “predatory and unfair” fee structure recently enacted by the Virgin Islands (VI). They note that these rising costs are expected to significantly impact charter activity across the region.
Ticket prices ‘being factored’ in airport expansion- Hon Kye M. Rymer
LONDON, England, UK- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the ticket prices for air travel from the Virgin Islands to destinations like the United States mainland are most likely to decrease following the airport runway expansion.
Claude O. Skelton-Cline questions why VIslanders are still in acting positions
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline questioned why several Virgin Islanders are in acting positions.
Shutting down early for UberSoca Cruise was a ‘sound decision’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called the decision to shut down Tortola early on November 18, 2025, to accommodate the arrival of the Ubersoca Cruise, a “sound” one.
'There will always be critics'- Premier to Walwyn on UberSoca Cruise
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has addressed comments made by Opposition Leader Myron V. Walwyn (R6), who criticised the government’s decision to spend approximately $500,000 on the UberSoca Cruise stop in Tortola on November 18, 2025.
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