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Finance and Business

October 7th, 2025
Leeward expands to VI with licensed operations; Gareth Thomas is Managing Director

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leeward, a leading governance and fiduciary services firm, has announced the launch of licensed operations in the Virgin Islands (VI).

October 7th, 2025
The focus is on making trade licencing process 'far more efficient'- Dr Lincoln E. Bobb

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - As concerns grow over the process of obtaining trade licences in the Virgin Islands, residents have been assured that efforts are being made to reduce the time it takes to receive approval for a trade licence.

October 7th, 2025
Premier Wheatley justifies salary increase for HoA members

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has continued to defend the approval of salary increases for members of the House of Assembly (HoA).

October 7th, 2025
TAG launches biggest October clearance with $5,000 savings & free insurance

SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI- Tortola Auto Group (TAG), regarded as the leading automotive dealership in the Virgin Islands (VI), says it is thrilled to announce its highly anticipated October Clearance Sales Event, running from October 13 through November 1, 2025 at its Slaney Point showroom.

October 6th, 2025
Another call for business owners to carry firearms in midst of crime wave!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Crime-weary business owners in the Virgin Islands are calling again for permission to carry firearms to protect their businesses against robberies and other offences, as overall robberies with guns have increased in the past two years.

October 6th, 2025
Approx 90 charter yachts relocate to VI from USVI

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Reports are showing that more charter boat companies based in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) are relocating to the Virgin Islands (VI) following the increase in charter yacht fees for non-VI-based vessels on June 1, 2025.

October 5th, 2025
Trade Department to introduce small business startup programme

HANNAH BAY, Tortola, VI – The small business sector, particularly for individuals wishing to begin start-ups, is set to receive a boost with the implementation of a new programme by the Department of Trade and Consumer Affairs.

October 4th, 2025
PYPER Yachts makes Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina its VI homeport

SCRUB ISLAND, VI- Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina has been named the official homeport for PYPER Yachts in the Virgin Islands (VI) beginning November 2025.

October 4th, 2025
BVIEC's online payment portal offline for upgrades

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Customers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) can expect a new and improved online portal for paying their electricity bills as the online portal undergoes major upgrades.

October 4th, 2025
'I'm going to review' immigration fees- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new immigration fees that took effect on October 1, 2025, in the Virgin Islands will be reviewed.

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