Finance and Business
Restore finger pier @CB Romney Tortola Pier Park- Ramon George
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI - Grandeur Charters representative Ramon George has called for the restoration of the finger pier at Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park to provide charter operators with more efficient access for cruise ship visitors.
Premier Wheatley 'hopeful' gov’t's accounts will be made 'current' soon
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has said he remains hopeful that the Auditor General will be able to get the government’s accounts up to date soon.
Opposition Leader calls for full audit of $$ invested by gov't
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI—Opposition Leader Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) is demanding a full, independent investigation by the Auditor General into what he says is more than US$7.5 million in public funds that left the Consolidated Fund for investments, about which the public has not been fully briefed.
The greedy bill 'wasn't greedy after all'- Hon Fraser
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change and Infrastructural Resilience, Hon Julian Fraser, RA (R3), has accused some Virgin Islanders of speaking from both sides of their mouths and accused some politicians of being among the worst human beings.
‘Rising wages alone will not ease BVI cost-of-living pressures’- Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Sixth District Representative and Member of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Honourable Myron V. Walwyn, has argued that increasing wages alone will not sufficiently protect residents from the rising cost of living in the Virgin Islands.
24-Hour Wellness Gym opening in VG today
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Mind & Body by Living Fit will officially open its doors today, Saturday, August 15, 2026, marking the launch of a new 24-hour fitness and wellness facility designed to serve Virgin Gorda residents, hospitality workers, and visitors.
Heavy surge caused power outage in many areas on Tortola
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- A heavy surge on the electricity system resulted in the loss of electricity to several areas on Tortola today, Saturday, August 15, 2026.
‘ONDE is more than a restaurant’- Mark H. Vanterpool
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- On July 28, 2026, another one of Mark H. Vanterpool’s visions came to reality when ONDE, an Italian restaurant, opened on the waterfront of the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park.
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VI G'ovt & CDB launch MSME capacity-building series for entrepreneurs
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, in partnership with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB), is rolling out a three-part, expert-led training series designed to help local micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) strengthen core business skills and prepare for growth.
‘Electricity is the lifeblood of the economy’- Hon Skelton
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member, Hon Ronnie W. Skelton (AL), has said the Bill amending BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) rates will also affect some smaller businesses.
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