News
23 businesses participating in BVI Staycation 2025
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– “Experience BVI, Right Here, Right Now!” That is the theme for this year’s BVI Staycation experience curated for residents of the Virgin Islands (VI). BVI Staycation is an annual promotion by the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC), which invites VI residents to experience the destination as tourists and emerge as ambassadors.
Over $20,000 total discounts in TAG’s Pre-Festival Clearance Sale
SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI — Car buyers across the Virgin Islands (VI) are in for a remarkable experience as Tortola Auto Group (TAG) rolls out the red carpet for its Open-House Pre-Festival Clearance Sale, scheduled for Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Talking Points hosts challenge local media on responsible journalism
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talking Point co-hosts have chimed in on several issues here in the Virgin Islands (VI), among them the closure of the Bank of Asia (BVI) and the recent grey listing of the Territory by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
Premier Wheatley attending 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Jamaica
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is away from the Virgin Islands from July 5 to July 9, 2025, attending the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Montego Bay, Jamaica.
USVI: Trump signs bill to keep rum tax rate @ $13.25 benefiting U.S. Territories
VI CONSORTIUM
WASHINGTON D.C., USA- President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” into law on July 4, securing a historic victory for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands by permanently setting the rum cover-over rate at $13.25 per proof gallon. The provision, a cornerstone of the tax reconciliation package, ends decades of uncertainty for the territories by ensuring a stable flow of federal excise tax revenues from rum production, projected to deliver over $1 billion c
VI’s Climate Change Trust Fund to launch @ UN Conference in November
Road Town, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund will officially be launched internationally this November at the UN Climate Change Conference.
Social Security Board celebrates its 45th anniversary
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Social Security Board (SSB) is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year and has unveiled an anniversary logo.
Tenders invited for removal & disposal of derelict vessels from SCB Harbour
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is inviting tenders from eligible and qualified contractors for the removal and disposal of derelict vessels from the Sea Cows Bay Harbour.
18 Pool Technicians in VI receive international certification
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Eighteen pool technicians in the Virgin Islands have been certified after completing a two-day Certified Pool/Spa Operator (CPO) training programme held at Maria’s By the Sea on June 27 and 28, 2025.
Despite the complaints, ‘you are living your best life’ in VI- Claude O. Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Talk show host and pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has said everyone is living their best lives in the Virgin Islands (VI) right now.

