Finance and Business
More bureaucratic headaches for businesses & families seeking VI visa
WICKHAM’S CAY II, Tortola, VI- It appears that the public has gotten an ease in obtaining a work permit and immigration clearance to bring persons to work in the Virgin Islands (VI) to help move their businesses forward.
Biras Marina & Resort to open new restaurant ‘The Mangrove’ on January 2
BIRAS CREEK, Virgin Gorda, VI- Biras Marina & Resort, formally Biras Creek Resort, continues to expand.
USVI sues Facebook & Instagram
VI CONSORTIUM
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Government of the US Virgin Islands (USVI) has filed a sweeping civil lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc., accusing the social media giant of engaging in deceptive business practices, facilitating fraud on its platforms, and causing harm to users—particularly minors—while prioritizing profits over consumer protection.
Premier Wheatley wants roads that ‘will last us for the next 30, 40 years’
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has challenged contractors to deliver roads in the Virgin Islands (VI) that will last for several decades.
FSC to continue strengthening supervisory initiatives in 2026
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) intends to continue strengthening its supervisory initiatives in 2026.
Is it all about the money?
Alred C. Frett
By The Sweat Of Your Brow, You Will Eat Bread:
Sometimes what we see isn’t what we say… The Bible said that "the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil," but we prefer to distort it to our satisfaction, by saying, that "the love of money is the root of all evil," and then we set about proving ourselves right… Subsequently, in the past we used almost anything as Money; Trinkets, Pottery, Gold, Silver, Tulips, Paper, Plastic, and more recently, Crypto Currency.
HoA passes 2026 budget of $562M following adjustments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The 2026 national budget of the Virgin Islands (VI) has risen by almost twelve million dollars since it was first presented on November 6, 2025, by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheately (R7).
$712K contract signed to upgrade Infrastructure within Sabbath Hill
SABBATH HILL, Tortola, VI– Infrastructure within the community of Sabbath Hill is expected to be enhanced in the new year, as the Virgin Islands government signed a contract for the construction of a retaining wall, road pavement and drainage work.
USVI Congresswoman Plasket takes charter fee increase fight to Washington
WASHINGTON DC, USA- The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) is not giving up on fighting what it has deemed harmful charter fee increases by the Virgin Islands (VI).
‘We exist to really support the business community’- Dr Lincoln E. Bobb
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Director for Business at the Department of Trade, Dr Lincoln E. Bobb, has underscored the Department’s mission to actively support businesses and strengthen the local economy.
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