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February 4th, 2026
2025 demonstrated 'depth & maturity' of VI's financial services sector- BVI Finance CEO

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands has been positioned as one of the world’s most trusted international financial centres in 2025, with activity spanning digital assets, global capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, investment funds and infrastructure finance. That’s according to BVI Finance.

February 4th, 2026
Hon Hodge-Smith urges public to pay attention to HoA

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, Hon Luce D. Hodge-Smith (R4), has called on members of the public to take an interest and pay attention to what is happening in the Virgin Islands (VI), particularly in the House of Assembly (HoA).

February 3rd, 2026
'We've come a very long way’ post Hurricane Irma- Sharon P. Flax-Brutus

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Mrs Sharon P. Flax-Brutus, a leader in hospitality and tourism, has said the Virgin Islands (VI) has come a very long way in rebuilding its tourism product following the devastation of Hurricane Irma in 2017.

February 3rd, 2026
BVIFSC to hold face-to-face meetings in Panama, London & Hong Kong this month

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- The BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) has announced an early start to its sector-wide strategic collaboration mandate for 2026, which will take the form of face-to-face meetings locally, in Panama, London and Hong Kong starting mid-February 2026, under the Meet the Regulator (MTR) Forum umbrella.

February 3rd, 2026
Premier Wheatley participating in landmark global forum in Dubai

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates- Premier of The Virgin Islands Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is participating in a landmark global forum in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, that seeks to deliver tangible and high-impact outcomes for the sustainable development of the Greater Caribbean Region.

February 2nd, 2026
'We fixing water & sewerage'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called on individuals who wish to highlight the poor road conditions across the Virgin Islands to, instead, highlight the fact that the government has begun tackling this issue with the signing of the biggest road contract in history.

February 1st, 2026
We’re going to spend ‘every cent’ of the $100m loan- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public can rest assured every penny of the $100m loan from First Caribbean Bank of Commerce (CIBC) will be spent on developing the Virgin Islands.

February 1st, 2026
BVITB transitions local social media pages to official corporate platforms

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced the transition of its “Caribbean & Local Pages” on Facebook and Instagram into the organisation’s official corporate social media channels. According to the Tourist Board, this shift strengthens how the Board communicates with residents, industry partners, and community stakeholders, ensuring clearer separation between corporate information and global consumer travel content.

January 31st, 2026
Former CDB President Dr William W. Smith dies

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the Virgin Islands (VI) will forever remember the pivotal role the late Dr William W. Smith played in the territory.

January 30th, 2026
BVI Chamber of Commerce announces incoming 2026/27 Board of Directors

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI— The British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the incoming Board of Directors for the 2026/27 term, marking the beginning of a new chapter of leadership, advocacy, and strategic engagement on behalf of the Territory’s business community.

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