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November 25th, 2022
VI represented at OECS Council of Ministers meeting in Antigua

SAINT JOHN, Antigua – A team comprising of Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development, Hon Shereen D. Flax-Charles (AL) and Ms. Lizette O. George, Policy Analyst/Strategic Adviser in the Premier’s Office, have attended the Fourth Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers: Trade in Antigua.

March 29th, 2021
'Ever Given' freed from Suez Canal; Impacts on Global trade forecasted

SUEZ, Egypt - The Ever Given, a ship that was beached in the banks of the Suez Canal has been freed, the Suez Canal Authority has announced.

October 16th, 2020
SVG Consular Office opens in VI; Bishop Ishmael P. Charles is Honourary Consul

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- In what was dubbed a historic occasion, a St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) Consular Office was opened in the Virgin Islands (VI) today, Friday, October 16, 2020.

June 8th, 2020
'Digitise aspects of your business & get it online' - Premier Fahie

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Addressing the economic impacts of COVID-19 on businesses around the world, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has called on local businesses in the Virgin Islands (VI) to start making moves to take advantage of technology and overcome shortfalls while boosting trade.

March 30th, 2020
Food & supplies access the focus @ online Regional Symposium today, March 30

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the aim of exploring ways to maintain access to quality goods and supplies and ensuring competitive prices during this coronavirus period and beyond, the Government of the Virgin Islands will be convening a Regional Trade and Commerce Symposium today Monday, March 30, 2020 via the internet.

December 27th, 2019
2020 Choices

Thomas C. Famous

In the blink of an eye it will be 2020. Some will claim it as a new decade whilst others will say 2021 is the start of a new decade. Putting aside the semantics, it will be a new month and new year.

December 21st, 2018
Entrepreneurs warned of ‘time management’ as Trade Expo opens

WICKHAM'S CAY, Tortola, VI – Small Business owners were reminded that 'time is precious,' as the Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs Business Essentials Workshop and Small Business EXPO opened today, Friday, December 21, 2018, at the Moorings Marina Inn on Tortola.

May 10th, 2018
Trade Dept eyes sister islands for stepped up inspection; Comply or else!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Businesses and other vendors doing illegal business on the sister islands of Virgin Gorda, Jost van Dyke and Anegada are to get in line or face the wrath of the relevant authorities.

August 4th, 2016
Cotton traded to Athletics on deadline day

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islander and former Menchville High pitcher Jharel L. Cotton, a highly touted prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers' farm system, was traded from the Dodgers to the Oakland Athletics at the Major League Baseball trade deadline on Monday August 1, 2016.

November 21st, 2014
Trade Jumps Between Caribbean, Brazil

By the Caribbean Journal staff

Trade between Brazil and the Caribbean Community has significantly increased in recent years, according to Brazil’s new Ambassador to CARICOM, Lineu Pupo De Paula.

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