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June 23rd, 2025
‘Health is not a cost, but an investment’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has said health should not be seen as a costly endeavour but an investment.

April 29th, 2025
Revived public service internship programme an investment in VI's future- DG Archer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— Aimed at enhancing the youth engagement and succession planning within the public service, Deputy Governor David D. Archer Jr has hailed the relaunch of the Internship Programme as a crucial investment in the future of the Virgin Islands.

March 13th, 2025
Vybz Kartel concert: 'Some persons can’t even find a place to stay- Premier

FISH BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has defended the decision to invest $220,000.00 in the Black on Black Concert featuring Jamaican Dancehall artist Vybz Kartel, born Ajidja A. Palmer, this weekend.

December 23rd, 2024
‘Education is an investment; not an expense’- Hon. de Castro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon Sharie B. de Castro (AL), on December 18, 2024, outlined significant strides funding for education and infrastructure during the 2025 budget debate.

December 19th, 2024
Tourism ‘glass is more than half full’- Hon Dr Dawson

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr the Hon Karl Dawson (R1) has expressed optimism about the Virgin Islands’ (VI) tourism sector.

September 20th, 2024
UK sees airport expansion as an 'investment' to territory- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- While arguing that the Virgin Islands needs to invest more in its vision and infrastructure, Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has reminded that the United Kingdom (UK) is in support of the Virgin Islands expanding its airport runway and noted that this project must be done now but the correct way.

August 31st, 2024
Trinidadian Lincoln E. Bobb tipped to be new Deputy Director of Trade

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands has hired on a two year contract Dr. Lincoln E. Bobb from Trinidad and Tobago to be the Deputy Director of the Department of Trade, Investment, Promotion and Consumer Affairs.

June 26th, 2024
'Gov’t business travel must be worth it' – Hon Lorna G. Smith

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE said travelling on official business for the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) must bring returns for the territory.

December 14th, 2023
‘If the BVI was listed on NASDAQ, I would invest in the BVI’- Mark H. Vanterpool

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Former legislator and businessman Mr Mark H. Vanterpool has encouraged investors to continue putting money into the [British] Virgin Islands (VI), which he says still has a long way to go but can be built with investments.

December 12th, 2023
Vanterpool Group to purchase Quito’s Hotel & Restaurant

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI – Businessman and former 4th District Legislator in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), Mark H. Vanterpool has announced that he intends to purchase Quito’s Luxury Inn and Restaurant as part of his family’s investment group.

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