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Caribbean Airlines adds special direct flights from Toronto to Antigua for Carnival & CPL Cricket
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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.
Natalie J. Fahie-Smith tipped to be PS in Ministry of Financial Services
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Virgin Islands News Online’s sources in the Office of the Governor has confirmed that current Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Social Development Mrs Natalie J. Fahie-Smith is tipped to be the Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation.
Gov't has 'hodgepodge' & 'willy-nilly' approach to loan spending- Hon Penn
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Opposition Member and Eighth District Representative Hon Marlon A. Penn has accused the government of not having a proper plan for spending the 100 million dollars acquired through a loan from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) in September 2024.
VI leads establishment of new Caribbean network on sustainable development
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands (VI) and representatives of 16 Caribbean governments have established the Caribbean Subregional Sustainable Development Network (CSSDN) aimed at strengthening regional cooperation on sustainable development.
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