The House of Assembly suspended its usual rules on Monday to introduce and pass two financial services bills designed to avoid international sanction by bringing the territory in line with …
September 19, 2024
May 9, 2024
Fury at Republic Bank sparks watchdog probe
Republic Bank customers have expressed outrage at the way money was suddenly taken out of their accounts recently, and Deputy Premier Lorna Smith told the Beacon yesterday that she is …
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March 25, 2024
Arbitrators discuss Caribbean industries
Construction, oil and gas, renewable energy and fintech were among the Caribbean industries that topped the discussion agenda last week during the fifth annual BVI Arbitration Week. The five-day event …
March 18, 2024
Women’s forum focuses on ‘side hustles’
When Stacy Hodge started a “side hustle” selling and renting party supplies, she was working as a general manager and interior decorator. But eventually, her business, Party World BVI, became …