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December 13th, 2025
Republic Bank warns of fraudulent webpage

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Republic Bank BVI has issued an urgent warning to its customers about the circulation of a fraudulent website.

December 6th, 2025
Total public sector debt @ $145.95 million- 3rd Quarter Report

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands reported that the total public sector debt is $145.95 million, consisting of fifteen (15) standard loans, as the third quarter of 2025 comes to an end.

July 9th, 2025
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.

April 3rd, 2025
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).

January 29th, 2025
TAG hosting 'Deals 2 Love' Valentine's sales event throughout February

SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI- This Valentine’s Day, let your heart race for more than romance and fall in love with the car of your dreams as Tortola Auto Group (TAG), the Virgin Islands' #1 dealership, hosts the "Deals 2 Love" Valentine’s Car Sales Event, happening all February long, from February 1 to February 28, 2025.

November 29th, 2024
VI entrepreneurs empowered @ Republic Banks MSME Conference

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Republic Bank brought together entrepreneurs and business owners from across the Virgin Islands (VI) on Saturday, November 16, 2024, for its second MSME Conference.

May 13th, 2024
Deputy Premier wants swift resolution to issues affecting Republic Bank’s customers

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE has said the Government of the [British] Virgin Islands is aware of recent developments at Republic Bank (BVI) Limited, which resulted in the withdrawal of funds from several customer accounts.

May 6th, 2024
Republic Bank resolves ‘technical issue’ affecting timely debiting of accounts

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Republic Bank has confirmed that, as a result of a technical issue stemming from its conversion exercise, some of its customers’ accounts were not debited in a timely manner for point of sale and E-commerce transactions.

February 7th, 2023
Customers still complain about banks, especially non-working ATMs

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Immediately after the Covid-19 pandemic (2020/2021), many residents complained to our newsroom about the treatment by banks, with long lines of residents standing outside in the rain and scorching sun for hours.

August 29th, 2022
Long bank lines & traffic jams still persist in VI

WICKHAM’S CAY I, Tortola, VI- The issue of long bank lines around the five major commercial banks- National Bank of the Virgin Islands, First Caribbean International Bank, Republic Bank, FirstBank VI and Banco Popular- on Tortola, and in some cases traffic jams, continue to be a major issue for drivers, customers and pedestrians in Road Town.

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