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Finance and Business

August 6th, 2026
Airport on VG to reopen Friday, August 7

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (the Authority) wishes to advise the travelling public that the Virgin Gorda International Airport will reopen at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 7, 2026 following a brief operational closure.

August 6th, 2026
$2.5M Delta Capital Ltd investment: Bishop Cline wants answers

CANE GARDEN BAY, Tortola, VI — Former Interim President of the National Democratic Party, Bishop John I. Cline, has demanded greater transparency from the Virgin Islands Government over the investment of US$2.5 million in financial institution Delta Capital Partners Limited in Jamaica.

August 6th, 2026
White Bay experiences Sargassum seaweed invasion

WHITE BAY, Jost van Dyke, VI- A thick mat of Sargassum seaweed has moved into the western half of White Bay, the “Soggy side” famed for the Soggy Dollar Bar, turning the usual scene into a navigation headache for boaters and raising concerns among local businesses.

August 5th, 2026
Kurt A.G. Menal appointed CEO of Antigua's VC Bird International Airport

ST JOHN'S, Antigua- Three months after suddenly resigning as Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), St Lucia national Kurt A.G. Menal has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the VC Bird International Airport in Antigua.

August 5th, 2026
Premier Wheatley-led mission to India scheduled for August 24 to 31

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Final preparations are underway for the Virgin Islands’ (VI) upcoming four-city mission to India later this month.

August 3rd, 2026
Willock & D3 Marine Workshop praised for effectiveness

SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI — The idea for a marine workshop grew out of meetings with young people in the Third District, who told political aspirant Mr Julian Willock and the Third District Committee of their interest in the marine sector.

August 3rd, 2026
2 deposits made into Delta Capital Partners Ltd in 2022- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has revealed that two separate investment payments were made in 2022 in the controversial financial institution Delta Capital Partners Limited in Jamaica.

August 2nd, 2026
Department of Trade opens Virgin Gorda Satellite Office

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs officially opened its Virgin Gorda Satellite Office on Thursday, July 30, 2026, marking the launch of the Sister Island Outreach Programme to bring key business and consumer services closer to residents of Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost van Dyke.

August 1st, 2026
Gov’t investment portfolios recorded $2M+ growth from 2021-2026- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said government’s investment portfolios have recorded positive growth in the last five years despite losses incurred.

August 1st, 2026
BVIPA’s temporary reduction in port fees end

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The temporary reduction in select port-related fees introduced by the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) officially ended on July 31, 2026.

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