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October 9th, 2025
'It's unlikely business owners will have access to weapons'- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The discussion around gun ownership for business owners and private individuals is important; however, the responsibility for gun ownership in the Virgin Islands ultimately lies with the United Kingdom (UK).

October 6th, 2025
Another call for business owners to carry firearms in midst of crime wave!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Crime-weary business owners in the Virgin Islands are calling again for permission to carry firearms to protect their businesses against robberies and other offences, as overall robberies with guns have increased in the past two years.

September 1st, 2025
We don’t want business owners to be ‘disadvantaged’- Dr Lincoln E. Bobb

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Dr Lincoln E. Bobb, Deputy Director of the Department of Trade, Investment, Promotion and Consumer Affairs, has said the department does not want the business owners it has invested in to be disadvantaged, hence the reason why support continues following the awarding of grants.

June 4th, 2014
First annual trade show on hotels & restaurants dazzles

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Tourist Accommodation Properties (BVITAP) in collaboration with the BVI Tourist Board held the first annual Hotel and Restaurant Trade Show at Maria’s by the Sea today June 4, 2014, showcasing a number of exhibits germane to the hospitality sector.

December 12th, 2011
No firearms for business owners!

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Allowing business owners to have firearms in their premises is something the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police are not in favour of, disclosed Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), David Morris in an exclusive interview with this news agency.



December 6th, 2011
Do business owners need guns?

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The barefaced robbery on a jewellery store yesterday, Monday December 5, 2011 has raised the concern of why it is so difficult for a business owner to get a licensed firearm or an armed security personnel.

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