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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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
'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.
‘Go through the proper channels’ to address grievances- Premier to public servants
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said public servants should follow the proper channels to address grievances.
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