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Be ‘open & transparent’ about FATF grey listing- Hon Marlon A. Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has called on the government to be more transparent about the grey listing of the Virgin Islands (BVI) by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Gov Bryan urged to strike back VI with reciprocal charter licensing fees
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- US Virgin Islands Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr is being pressed by the Virgin Islands Professional Charter Association (VIPCA) to implement reciprocal licensing fees for Virgin Islands-based vessels operating in USVI waters following the VI’s implementation of a new fee structure that will see the USVI based charters paying a significant increase.
Long Bay Beach Resort to host ‘Open Interview Day’ on June 20
LONG BAY, Tortola, VI- Already a major employer in the Virgin Islands, Long Bay Beach Resort is seeking a further 15 persons to join its dynamic team at the iconic beachfront resort.
2 young VI farmers attend OECS Agriculture Meeting in Costa Rica
SAN JOSE, Costa Rica- Two young Virgin Islands farmers recently participated in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers for Agriculture meeting held at the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) in Costa Rica from May 26 to May 30, 2025.
‘We are allowing non-VIslanders to own the marine industry'- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Highlighting the lack of regulations in the marine industry in the Virgin Islands, Commentator Mr Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said the government must find a way to support local ferry operators, as they are being forced out of business.
Exclusive: 'Fixing deficiencies raised by FATF makes VI stronger’- Hon Lorna G. Smith
STRASBOURG, France- Junior Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Economic Development Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE (AL) has reassured the people of the Virgin Islands (VI) that being included on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) ‘grey list’ will not negatively impact the territory.
VI working to implement FATF targeted measures for compliance
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In light of the Virgin Islands recently being placed on the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) ‘grey list’, targeted measures outlined by the FATF is being implemented.
Hypocritical Walwyn wants Governor to investigate Gov’t's $5M deposit in Bank of Asia
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The man who has in the past lambasted the governor and has fiercely criticised legislators for seeking the help of the governor, Opposition Leader Honourable Myron V. Walwyn (R6), has now made a U-turn and has called on the governor to investigate the deposit of five million dollars into the now defunct Bank of Asia by the government.
BVIAA took proactive steps ahead of Silver Airways shutdown- Kurt A.G. Menal
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- Silver Airways has ceased all operations today, Wednesday, June 11, 2025, in Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean, and the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has taken proactive steps to address the void in air travel this would cause.
Over 10k attend VI-sponsored Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix
MANHATTAN, New York, USA- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced the successful conclusion of its sponsorship of the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix, held June 7–8, 2025, at Governors Island, New York.
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