Finance and Business
26 complete Entrepreneurial Education Programme
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- 26 entrepreneurs and business owners have completed the Entrepreneurial Education Programme, a training initiative hosted by the Department of Trade in collaboration with the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) - designed to strengthen business planning, marketing, financial management and operational skills.
VI's financial services industry must develop 'local talent & embrace innovation'- Hon Smith
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Honourable Lorna G. Smith, OBE, (AL) has highlighted the Virgin Islands Government's commitment to the continued development of the Territory as a modern, resilient and internationally respected financial services centre through strong compliance, innovation and investment in people.
‘There is a chance for everyone within the public service’- David D. Archer Jr
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Deputy Governor, Mr David D. Archer Jr, has encouraged young Virgin Islanders to gain experience overseas, but to remember to return home to contribute meaningfully to the Virgin Islands (VI).
Keje Hendrickson wins $5.5K top prize in Vanterpool's Pharmacy 55th Anniversary raffle
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The top prize of $5,500 for the raffle by Vanterpool's Pharmacy in celebration of its 55th anniversary was won by Keje Hendrickson on Saturday, May 30, 2026.
Butterfield Announces Agreement to Acquire Control of CIBC Caribbean in $1.8 Billion Transaction
HAMILTON, Bermuda & ST. MICHAEL, Barbados- The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (“Butterfield”) (NYSE: NTB | BSX: NTB.BH) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CIBC’s 91.7% interest in CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited (“CIBC Caribbean”), a relationship bank with a longstanding history serving communities across the Caribbean, to create a leading banking and wealth management platform in international financial centers and attractive Caribbean markets, with approximately $29 billion in assets.
I resigned from BVIAA for ‘my personal & professional wellbeing’- Kurt A.G. Menal
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The former Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), Mr Kurt A. G. Menal, has said his decision to tender his resignation was in the best interest of his personal and professional well-being.
VI Gov’t issues Notice to Tenderers for airport runway extension of 787ft
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Even as the United Kingdom (UK) continues to place more red tape on the Airport Expansion Project in the Virgin Islands (VI), the Government led by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has gone ahead with issuing a Notice to Tenderers to add nearly 800 feet to the existing runway at Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport.
FIA encourages donor community to 'remain vigilant'
PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued a new guidance document (the Guidance) to assist the donor community in supporting non-profit organisations (NPOs) responsibly and transparently.
A cry for help in a time of crises
Alred C. Frett
Making the Decision to Make a Decision:
My ears have no flaps, so I hear your cries and fully agree that our People need help... While I have no burning desire to run for anything, it does not mean that I am not concerned about our Children being constantly misled... With no one willing to speak truth to power, we are passing down all the lies and mental poison to this and future generations... This is contrary to the God of Nature and Laws of Balance.
Skelton-Cline suggested Coy W. Levons for Managing Director of BVIAA
BAUGHER’S BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has suggested Coy W. Levons to be the next Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA).
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