Finance and Business
VI Gov't to remove visa requirement for work permit holders- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– In a move to foster a more business-friendly environment, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) announced the removal of visa requirements for work permit holders.
Social Security Board to launch Penalty Amnesty Programme on July 1
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Social Security Board (SSB) has announced that a Penalty Amnesty Programme will come into effect on July 1, 2026, to give eligible contributors an opportunity to settle outstanding Social Security and National Health Insurance (NHI) contributions while benefitting from waived surcharges and penalties.
Works continue on lighting system project @ A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Piling works for the final two lighting poles for the Lighting System Installation Project at A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground have now been completed, and the foundations for these poles have been successfully cast.
Merger of BVIEC & W&SD 'a transformative step'- Hon Kye M. Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The legislation to merge the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water and Sewerage Department (W&SD) has successfully received the approval of the House of Assembly and was assented to by Governor Daniel Pruce.
‘Ya’ll don’t know what to do? Hire me’- Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Pastor and social commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has warned Virgin Islanders to beware of a pending energy lockdown.
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.
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).
‘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.
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.
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.
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