Finance and Business
USVI appeals to US for review of new VI licensing & entry fees
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI– A delegation representing the maritime sector of the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) is advocating for an immediate response to what they describe as a “predatory and unfair” fee structure recently enacted by the Virgin Islands (VI). They note that these rising costs are expected to significantly impact charter activity across the region.
Ticket prices ‘being factored’ in airport expansion- Hon Kye M. Rymer
LONDON, England, UK- Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has said the ticket prices for air travel from the Virgin Islands to destinations like the United States mainland are most likely to decrease following the airport runway expansion.
Claude O. Skelton-Cline questions why VIslanders are still in acting positions
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social Commentator and Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline questioned why several Virgin Islanders are in acting positions.
Shutting down early for UberSoca Cruise was a ‘sound decision’- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called the decision to shut down Tortola early on November 18, 2025, to accommodate the arrival of the Ubersoca Cruise, a “sound” one.
'There will always be critics'- Premier to Walwyn on UberSoca Cruise
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), has addressed comments made by Opposition Leader Myron V. Walwyn (R6), who criticised the government’s decision to spend approximately $500,000 on the UberSoca Cruise stop in Tortola on November 18, 2025.
VI plays pivotal role in strengthening cooperation among developing countries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) recently participated in a virtual meeting of the leadership bureau of the Second Regional Conference on South-South Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean, a subsidiary body of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC).
Revised National Strategic Action Plan to effectively combat financial crimes- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), who is also the Chairman of the National Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Coordinating Committee (NAMLCC), has stated that the revised action plan demonstrates the Virgin Islands' commitment to effectively fighting financial crimes.
RDA signed contracts for health & marine environment projects
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The health sector and the marine environment in the Virgin Islands (VI) are set to receive significant improvements with the signing of two contracts for major projects in these areas.
VI to headline grand finale of St Martin’s 5th Festival de la Gastronomie
LOTERIE FARM, Marigit, St Martin- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is set to spotlight the destination’s rich culinary heritage as the featured guest destination at the grand finale of the 5th Festival de la Gastronomie (Saint Martin Gastronomy Festival) on November 22, 2025.
Kwana A. Jerome is new Retail Banking Manager of Republic Bank BVI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Republic Bank (BVI) Limited has announced the appointment of Kwana A. Jerome as Retail Banking Manager.
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