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The international row over sharp rises in charter fees here has reignited, with the United States Virgin Islands calling on US President Donald Trump to use the “full weight” of …
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The territory’s financial services industry has enjoyed a breakthrough year in rising global powerhouse India, according to the government. A 12-month-long push into the country, which recently overtook the United …
Days after Caribbean Airlines announced plans to stop flying to the Virgin Islands, two other carriers stepped up to the plate last month. American Airlines added night-time and early-morning service …
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The condition of some roads in the Virgin Islands is “unacceptable,” but improvements are coming soon, according to the minister responsible for their upkeep. “I will not offer excuses: The …
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New incorporations in the Virgin Islands recently saw their strongest quarter in four years, according to statistics released by the Financial Services Commission. In the third quarter of this year, …
Transparency-related tensions have again erupted between the Virgin Islands and Britain, which recently launched a new anti-corruption strategy that suggests overseas territories should launch fully public registers of beneficial ownership. …
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Cracks in the opposition deepened Monday when At-Large Representative Stacy Mather crossed the floor of the House of Assembly to join the government ranks. The move leaves the government with nine …
Ambitious plans to expand the Virgin Islands’ main airport could soon get a boost from Britain, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. Claiming a major breakthrough at last month’s Joint …
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The next generation of homegrown entrepreneurs was celebrated as the future of the Virgin Islands during a recent awards ceremony. The gathering on Dec. 1 followed a three-week Entrepreneur Training …
With the Virgin Islands government pushing to set a 2031 date for a referendum on the territory’s political status, a recent report by leading academics offers advice for the way …
The Virgin Islands is a global leader in financial services partly because of continuous international scrutiny, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said last week during a business awards ceremony. Speaking at …
The government’s winter apprenticeship programme will place 123 students across the public and private sectors this month with a focus on science and medical careers, organisers said. The December initiative, …
In October 2024, Caribbean Airlines launched new flights connecting the Virgin Islands to Trinidad, Barbados, Antigua and Puerto Rico. Now, it is cutting them. Effective Jan. 10, the Trinidad-based airline …
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A top-level London summit of the leaders of the United Kingdom’s overseas territories and the British government was hailed a big success by Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. The annual Joint …
A recent report has found that the Virgin Islands has made “significant” headway in addressing the technical deficiencies that helped land the territory on the Financial Action Task Force’s so-called …
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The government sparked confusion last week by abruptly stating that indefinite work permit exemptions had been scrapped — only to U-turn in the face of widespread concern. In a reversal …
A self-proclaimed “quiz mistress” who has persuaded Virgin Islands firms to help her raise $600,000 for good causes has been awarded the British Empire Medal. Julie Cooper was recognised in …
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The cry of “Justice for Jackie!” rang out across the streets of Road Town on Friday, Nov. 14, as protestors voiced their anger at the demotion of Jacqueline Vanterpool from …
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Up to $750,000 could be pumped into the Virgin Islands’ economy when the UberSoca Cruise docks in the territory for the first time tomorrow, according to government. The so-called “non-stop …
When it comes to borrowing for major infrastructure projects, the Virgin Islands is trapped in a financial “straitjacket” imposed by the United Kingdom, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has claimed. The …
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley compared Governor Daniel Pruce to a “dictator” as tensions between the two men exploded over Mr. Pruce’s decision to remove Jacqueline Vanterpool from the post of …
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Combatting cancer came to the fore over the weekend as more than 200 people took part in a fundraising march to fight the disease. The annual CIBC Caribbean Walk for …
Ground has been broken on a $30-$40 million development aimed at cementing Nanny Cay Resort and Marina’s place as the “heart of Caribbean yachting,” officials said. The expansion will see …
The rate of certain serious crimes in the Virgin Islands has skyrocketed this year, but Governor Daniel Pruce insisted on Tuesday that authorities have the situation under control as he …
Acting on the purported advice of a partial business case that hasn’t been released to the public, the Cabinet has approved a dramatic expansion of the Virgin Islands’ main runway …
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