Finance and Business
VI concludes inaugural financial services trade mission to India
MUMBAI, India - The Government of the Virgin Islands has wrapped up its first-ever VI–India Financial Services Trade Mission, calling the visit a landmark step in reinforcing the Territory’s long-standing ties with one of the world’s fastest-growing major economies.
'While gov’t stands to gain revenue, consumers pay more'- BVICOC
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICOC) has said the government stand to gain more revenue while businesses and consumers suffer with the end of temporary relief measures.
Lyndon A. Hodge appointed new Director of W&SD
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our News Centre from senior sources in the Government’s Human Resources Department is that former Flow Executive Lyndon A. Hodge has been appointed the Director of the Water and Sewerage Department.
Premier Wheatley & Hon Smith to engage local businesses this Friday
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade, Economic Development, and Digital Transformation, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) will meet with businesses on Friday, September 4, 2026.
BVICOC warns of increased prices after gov’t temporary relief measures end
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICOC) has issued an advisory to businesses and members of the public to beware and prepare for increased prices following the end of Government's temporary business and cost-of-living relief measures.
‘If I don’t pay my bill, disconnect me’- Dr Neil M. Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has clarified that customers whose service was recently disconnected were due to overdue bills from July 2026.
3 friends since high school organise back-to-school giveaways & fun day
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Three friends, who have held together since students at Elmore Stoutt High School, have pooled their energy, talents, and resources to make a huge difference in the Virgin Islands community.
Governor Pruce Assents to Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act, 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- His Excellency the Governor, Daniel Pruce, has assented to the Consumer Protection (Amendment) Act, 2026.
Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith advances VI tourism @Regional Showcase
FRIGATE BAY ROAD, St Kitts & Nevis- Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Honourable Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4) has reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to strengthening the Virgin Islands’ presence in key tourism markets following her participation in the 2026 American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) Caribbean Showcase.
‘It was the right time to reintroduce BVI’ to India- Premier Wheatley
MUMBAI, India- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) delivered the keynote address at the Mumbai Roadshow on Friday, August 28, 2026, as the Virgin Islands (VI)-India Trade Mission continued.
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