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Heated exchanges erupted in the House of Assembly on Tuesday evening after Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley suddenly changed the parliamentary agenda and further delayed a motion of no confidence …
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Many FirstBank VI customers woke Tuesday morning to find their account balances at zero due to a glitch the bank later described as an “operational issue.” Though officials were silent …
Recent downsizing at one of the territory’s largest financial services firms shows that the sector needs to be adaptable and diverse, then-deputy premier Lorna Smith said Friday. Trident Trust has …
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A dramatic shake-up of the government yesterday saw Lorna Smith ousted as deputy premier and opposition member Julian Fraser crossing the floor of the House of Assembly to replace her. …
Quito’s Luxury Inn and Gazebo Restaurant are being formally relaunched under new names after they were purchased by a company chaired by Virgin Islands businessman Mark Vanterpool. The accommodation side …
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Another regional airline has announced new routes to and from the Virgin Islands, further boosting the territory’s expanding connections to the rest of the Caribbean and beyond. The Haiti-headquartered carrier …
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has called for a mass show of public support tomorrow morning at the House of Assembly to back a motion of no confidence in the government. …
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New moves to combat financial crime have been hailed by Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley as key to enhancing international confidence in the Virgin Islands. His comments came as the …
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Extreme weather hitting the United States on the back of a major port strike along the country’s eastern seaboard will likely disrupt shipping in the Virgin Islands in the coming …
Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has hit back at opposition criticism of a $100 million loan designed to boost the government’s long-delayed recovery from the hurricanes of 2017. His comments …
The government will soon borrow a record-setting $100 million from CIBC Caribbean bank to boost infrastructure and facilities seven years after the twin hurricane strikes of 2017, officials announced this …
The BVI Financial Investigation Agency may soon use artificial intelligence to crack down on child sexual exploitation, human smuggling and other illicit activity as it intensifies its efforts following recent …
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Fresh legal action has been launched in relation to the 2021 boat wreck that left popular musician Frandie Martin Jr. dead. The incident in the Sir Francis Drake Channel previously …
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Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton warned this week that government’s accidental overspend on public service pay raises could cost $19 million instead of the $13 million previously estimated by Premier Dr. …
An environmental war chest of some $13 million could be freed up for climate change projects as early as next month following nearly a decade of delays, Premier Dr. Natalio …
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The St. Maarten-based regional airline Winair is considering expanding its operations in the Virgin Islands, officials said. “We see significant growth potential in the British Virgin Islands,” Winair CEO Hans …
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A London meeting with more than 30 high-level figures from the British financial services sector was hailed a success by Deputy Premier Lorna Smith. The gathering at BVI House last …
A November visit by Britain’s new overseas territories minister will be a crunch moment in the ongoing effort to get London to lift its threat to impose temporary direct rule …
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Work-permit processing has finally gone online after years of false starts, and the government announced last week that the new digital system must be used for all renewals from the …
Six bills intended to combat money crime and terrorism financing were rushed through the House of Assembly last week in a bid to avoid international sanction. Deputy Premier Lorna Smith …
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A last-minute rush brought more progress on the Commission of Inquiry reforms last week, but Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said he fell one short of his push to complete …
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With another three months of hurricane season stretching ahead, businesses in the territory have been warned to get their disaster plans up to speed. The call came as BVI Finance …
Businesses in the Virgin Islands have been warned of a rising wave of cybercrime sweeping across the Caribbean. Digicel BVI CEO Mara Samaniego urged firms in the territory to strengthen …
The government won’t meet tomorrow’s deadline for completing the sweeping reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry, but it aims to finish the job by the end of next week, …
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The Virgin Islands could face an economic hit if it does not keep pace with other overseas territories as they expand access to their company registers in the coming months, …
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