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Premier Wheatley hails BVI Spring Regatta for helping to promote VI
PEG LEGS, Nanny Cay, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has credited the BVI Spring Regatta as a major contributor towards promoting the territory.
Hon Rymer to lead VI delegation to Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 in Miami
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) will lead a delegation to Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 from April 7 to 10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami, Florida.
Maritime (Amendment) Bill 2025 approved with amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Merchant Shipping (Amendment) Bill 2025, promulgated by Premier and Minister for Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), was approved on March 31, 2025—with further amendments.
USVI: Governor Bryan to attend Seatrade Cruise Global
VI CONSORTIUM
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. will travel to Miami, Florida from April 5 through April 10 to attend the 2025 Seatrade Cruise Global Conference, an annual summit that brings together leading figures from the international cruise and maritime industries.
Gov’t & Governor mum on 10% tariff imposed on VI
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- US President Donald J. Trump’s latest executive order, which establishes a baseline 10% tariff on all US imports beginning April 5, 2025, has sent shockwaves through the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), sparked retaliation from China and the European Union, and set the stage for a significant realignment in global trade.
Cost of electricity in VI could increase with Trump's tariffs- BVIEC GM
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI— Due to the ongoing global tariff war, the price of electricity could increase for Virgin Islanders.
Local entertainment & reflections kickstart VP Bank’s 30th anniversary year
WICKHAM'S CAY II, Tortola, VI- To begin celebrations for its 30th anniversary in November 2025, VP Bank (BVI) Limited hosted an evening filled with local entertainment and moments of reflection on its shared success.
Republic Bank (BVI) Ltd joins Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Republic Bank (BVI) Limited has announced its official recognition as a member of the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC).
BVIEC revises customers’ electricity bill format for more transparency
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- When the next electricity bill cycle comes around, customers of BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will notice more information provided in their bills.
10% tariff on VI as President Trump announces sweeping global tariffs
WASHNGTON DC, USA— US President Donald J. Trump on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, confirmed the institution of the trade levies against more than 180 countries, including a 10% tariff hike on the Virgin Islands (VI) imports into that jurisdiction, and other Caribbean territories.
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