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VI Gov’t has $5M in failed Bank of Asia (BVI) Ltd
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, as of April 30, 2025, had five million, thirty-five thousand, nine hundred and forty-seven dollars in the now failed Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited.
Closure of BVIPA offices & warehouses in observance of Whit Monday
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) would like to inform the public that in observance of Whit Monday, the offices and warehouses on Tortola and Virgin Gorda will be closed to the public on Monday, 9 June 2025.
President Trump & the Crown of Rehoboam
Alred C. Frett
Getting Lost to Find Ourselves:
Day after day, we face contradicting Realities, but we are not supposed to speak out, because our Customs, Traditions and Laws of Convenience, require that we abandon our own judgement, and accept the false and misleading interpretations of those in positions of Authority... As a result, we make alibis and excuses for our Gods and Leaders, instead of holding them accountable, for promises they fail to deliver.
Caribbean Airlines adds special direct flights from Toronto to Antigua for Carnival & CPL Cricket
LOOP NEWS
In response to strong demand last summer and a surge of interest in this year’s Antigua Carnival and Caribbean Premier League (CPL) T20 cricket matches, the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority has announced the addition of two special non-stop flights with Caribbean Airlines between Toronto and Antigua and Barbuda this summer.
‘We are laying the groundwork for a maritime trade corridor’ with St Maarten- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In an effort to reduce its dependence on the US market and position itself as a proactive participant in regional integration and economic resilience, the Virgin Islands continues to explore trade opportunities with certain countries, including Sint Maarten and the Dominican Republic.
Solution to VI’s water issue a ‘no-brainer’- Hon Skelton
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- If the National Democratic Party (NDP) is given another chance at running the territory, fixing the water supply issue is a must.
4 BVIAA staff complete aviation training programmes
TRELLIS BAY, Beef Island, VI- The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is celebrating a major milestone in staff development, as four team members have successfully completed aviation training programmes.
New beneficial-ownership policy framework set for June rollout
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Government of the Virgin Islands will move into the implementation phase of its draft Policy on Rights of Access to the Register of Beneficial Ownership in June 2025, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has confirmed.
Premier’s Office to deal with Smith's Ferry Service freight charges—Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Residents of Anegada have again raised concerns about what they describe as "excessively high" freight charges imposed by Smith's Ferry Services Ltd, prompting renewed political pressure on the government to intervene.
VI Regulators to close Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It was yesterday, May 29, 2025 that the Virgin Islands (VI) Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC), with the intervention of the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC), took the necessary action to shut down the operations of the Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited.

