The Virgin Islands is making a big push into the Latin American market for financial services with plans to open a business office in Panama this year. The Financial Services …
February 27, 2026
February 20, 2026
VI wants to expand in Mideast, premier says
A tourism and financial services push into the Middle East and South Asia was signalled by Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley at a recent global gathering of political and business leaders …
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February 16, 2026
HOA tightens, clarifies tax rules
Continued efforts to crack down on tax cheats will boost the territory’s international reputation, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has stated. The premier was speaking after the House of Assembly passed …
January 27, 2026
Gov’t spends $3m on work boost
The government’s RATED programme spent $3 million helping people back to work last year, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. Mr. Wheatley told the House of Assembly last Thursday that …
January 23, 2026
Prospect plan moves forward
Government’s long-delayed plan to transform the abandoned Prospect Reef Resort into a luxury tourism property is gathering steam, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. Most recently, Cabinet endorsed recommendations from …
January 23, 2026
OECS meets amid US-Venezuela tension
Tensions between the United States and Venezuela — and their potential fallout for the Eastern Caribbean — topped the agenda last week when leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean …
January 23, 2026
Premier fires back at USVI guv
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has warned the United States Virgin Islands to back off threats of retaliation over increased charter-yacht fees. Mr. Wheatley insisted that his government will defend its …
January 15, 2026
Charter fee row explodes again with Trump appeal
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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