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President Trump's tariffs could affect shipping to the VI by Tropical
WASHINGTON D.C., USA- The catastrophic effects that proposed tariffs by the United States could have on American-owned shipping companies and U.S exporters and Caribbean businesses that ship with Tropical Shipping has been documented through testimony made before the U.S Trade Representative (USTR) by President and Chief Executive Officer of Tropical Shipping, Mr Tim Martin.
VI should not expand charter industry @ ‘detriment’ of USVI’s- Gov Bryan
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI), Albert A. Bryan Jr, has confirmed that he will meet with the Virgin Islands' (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), in Tortola on Friday, March 7, 2025, to discuss proposed increases affecting the marine charter-yachting industry for the territories.
USVI charter operators must pay fair fees; 1992 rates unacceptable- Premier
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has rejected as "unacceptable" for charter operators from the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) to continue paying outdated fees from 1992 while generating significant revenue for their own economy.
Civil Registry & Passport Office fees to increase
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Come the new year, the public will be required to pay more for services offered by the Civil Registry and Passport Office.
Drastic increase in license fees harmful to small businesses- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- With the fees for trade licenses expected to dramatically increase, now that the Business Licensing Act 2020 has been passed in the House of Assembly (HoA), commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline has opined that the expected hike in fees could be especially discouraging towards existing small businesses and the startup of such businesses.
Premier Fahie intervenes to exempt BVIEC from new wharfage fee on fuel
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - A day after residents in the Virgin Islands (VI) were told to expect an increase in the amount due on their electricity bills as a result of a new law that affects the cost of petroleum products offloaded into the territory, the decision has been reversed.
VISA, taxes, Work Permit fees waived under Work in Paradise Programme
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As a means of attracting persons to take advantage of the Work in Paradise Programme (WIPP), the Government of the Virgin Islands will be waiving a number of taxes and fees as well as VISA for persons qualifying for the programme.
'No new trade fees until we are back to normal'- Hon Flax Charles
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Honourable Shereen D. Flax Charles (AL) said the Andrew A. Fahie-led Government of the Virgin Islands does not want to add any pressure to businesses during this global pandemic and will not be introducing any new fees until the territory is back to normal.
Work Permit Exemption approvals no longer indefinite
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The public is informed of the revised Work Permit Exemption policy categories and fees that apply to them respectively.
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