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Finance and Business

June 3rd, 2026
BVICC hosting Meet the Members Series on June 4, 2026

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce invites you to our Meet the Members Series happening across the Virgin Islands.

June 3rd, 2026
VI must implement policy to manage AI- Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE, (AL), has said the Virgin Islands (VI) must equip itself with a policy to manage Artificial Intelligence (AI).

June 3rd, 2026
‘Do something! How are we going to eat?' Claude O. Skelton-Cline to Gov't

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social commentator and host of Honestly Speaking, Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) is currently facing a crisis with food insecurity, being a country fully dependent on imports.

June 2nd, 2026
BVI Finance 2026 Roadshow heads to Latin America in July

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Following the postponement of the Latin American leg of its roadshow, BVI Finance has announced it will now be held in July 2026.

June 1st, 2026
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.

June 1st, 2026
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.

June 1st, 2026
‘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).

May 31st, 2026
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.

May 28th, 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.

May 28th, 2026
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.

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