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March 13th, 2026
BVICC hosts business reps from Guadeloupe, Antigua & Saint Lucia

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After just recently hosting a trade delegation from the Curaçao Chamber of Commerce, the BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICC) has now hosted a “dynamic” regional trade mission delegation that arrived aboard an MSC cruise vessel, bringing together business representatives from Guadeloupe, Antigua, and Saint Lucia.

January 29th, 2026
Guyana is a safer bet for oil investment than Venezuela- Marco A. Rubio

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, SA- US Secretary of State Marco A. Rubio has told US lawmakers that Guyana offers a more reliable investment environment than Venezuela, warning that energy companies will place their money where legal protections and contract enforcement are clear.

November 11th, 2025
USVI Governor leads delegation on trade mission to Ghana

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI — Governor Albert A. Bryan Jr. will lead an official Government of the [US] Virgin Islands delegation to Accra, Ghana, from November 22 to 30, as part of an effort to expand trade, tourism, technology, and cultural partnerships between the US Virgin Islands and West Africa, Government House has announced.

September 9th, 2025
VI trade mission to DR bears 1st fruit with decrease in egg prices

PASEA ESTATE, Tortola, VI- Consumers in the Virgin Islands (VI) can now enjoy a decrease in the price of cage-free eggs under the ‘Oh So Good’ brand at RiteWay.

June 23rd, 2025
VI will remain engaged with DR for mutual economic benefits- Premier Wheatley

CARTAGENA, Colombia - The Virgin Islands (VI) and the Dominican Republic (DR) have reaffirmed the economic importance of the Greater Caribbean as the region seeks to boost its economic dynamism and resilience.

June 3rd, 2025
‘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.

May 27th, 2025
St Maarten mission strengthened ‘commitment to collaborate’- Premier Wheatley

PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten- Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) recently led a delegation to a strategic trade mission to Sint Maarten, to engage in high-level dialogue to advance mutual interests in maritime, trade, agriculture, tourism, health services, and financial services.

February 18th, 2025
Premier commissions spanking new BVI Hong Kong Representative Office

HONG KONG, China— Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) kicked off his five-day official trip to Asia by formally opening the newly relocated BVI Representative Office in Hong Kong, along with meeting key investors in the Territory, on February 16, 2025.

February 5th, 2025
Trade deal with DR will help lower price of goods in VI- Premier

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has reminded that he will soon be leading a trade mission to the Dominican Republic to secure a trade deal.

June 26th, 2024
'Gov’t business travel must be worth it' – Hon Lorna G. Smith

BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade Hon Lorna G. Smith, OBE said travelling on official business for the Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) must bring returns for the territory.

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