United States President Donald Trump’s erratic handling of the US economy has drawn concern here and abroad, but some business leaders believe it could mean opportunity for the Virgin Islands’ …
March 18, 2025
February 14, 2025
Premier hits back at UK critics
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has hit back against claims that he says unfairly portray the Virgin Islands as a “rogue state” when it comes to fighting financial crime. Mr. Wheatley …
February 7, 2025
As UK MPs push for fully public register, FSC boss warns against it
British parliamentarians are urging Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley to allow unrestricted public access to the company-ownership register set to launch by June, but the territory’s top financial regulator warned this …
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November 15, 2024
New incorporations spiked in Q2
The number of new companies incorporated in the Virgin Islands rose sharply in the second quarter of 2024, according to figures released recently by the Financial Services Commission. The tally …
October 15, 2024
Virgin Islands represented at major PAHO meeting
Climate change, epidemic-warning systems, pooled procurement, tobacco control and chronic diseases were on the agenda last week when Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley led a Virgin Islands delegation …
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September 19, 2024
Financial services reforms continue
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 12, 2024
Reform target just missed before talks in London
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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September 4, 2024
12 bills laid days before COI deadline
Two days before the missed Saturday deadline for completing the sweeping reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry, the House of Assembly suspended its usual rules to introduce 12 bills. …
August 17, 2024
Virgin Islands heading for intense financial scrutiny, experts predict
The Virgin Islands is headed for increasingly intense international scrutiny despite a government drive to push through a raft of anti-financial-crime measures in the coming weeks, experts have warned. Deputy …
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July 6, 2024
Premier rules out fully public company register
The government will not permit “uninhibited” access to information about companies registered in the Virgin Islands despite previous promises to implement a public register of beneficial ownership, Premier Dr. Natalio …
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June 27, 2024
Maynard gets 9 years for cocaine conspiracy
During a friendly lunch meeting in St. Thomas in March 2022, Oleanvine Maynard explained her financial goals to an undercover operative she believed to be a member of Mexico’s Sinaloa …
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June 19, 2024
Regulator warns banks to shape up
A regulator has demanded that banks in the Virgin Islands cut the long lines for services and treat their customers better or face tougher penalties. The warning from the Financial …
June 14, 2024
Smith hails Asia trip as a success
The Virgin Islands has been hailed as a “super connector” for financial services in East Asia, Deputy Premier Lorna Smith said after an 11-day trade push last month in China …
June 6, 2024
Premier demands more climate aid
The premier has called for more international funding to tackle climate change at the start of a hurricane season that meteorologists expect to be very active. Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley …
May 31, 2024
Premier pledges public talks on global tax
The Cabinet has not yet decided whether to sign on to the Global Minimum Tax regime but expects a report on the matter from consultants by the end of June, …
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May 23, 2024
Government touts first-year record
In an elaborate three-hour ceremony that featured dancers, saluting children, and the Rocky theme song, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley touted his government’s first year in office in a “territorial …
May 21, 2024
Concerns raised about Chinese fishing boats
In recent years, opposition member Stacy Mather has been hearing about evidence that Chinese boats may be fishing illegally in the territory’s waters, he said this month in the House …
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April 8, 2024
Q3 incorporations tick up slightly
More companies were incorporated in the territory in the third quarter of 2023 than in the previous three months, a bright spot for a financial services sector that has grappled …
March 18, 2024
Money-laundering review rates VI below rivals
Compared with at least two overseas territories that operate rival financial industries, the Virgin Islands still has a “mountain to climb” when it comes to proving its effectiveness in combating …
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April 5, 2023
Notices (April 6, 2023)
FIRSTWELL CAPITAL LTD. IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION Company No.1582029 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that FIRSTWELL CAPITAL LTD. is in voluntary liquidation. The voluntary …
March 8, 2023
Notices (March 9, 2023)
(the Company) (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 2037017 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 208(3) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Company was dissolved and struck …
January 11, 2023
Notices (January 12, 2023)
NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF LIQUIDATION Notice is hereby given pursuant to section 208(1) of the BVI Business Companies Act, 2004 that the Liquidation of WESTCON MIDDLE EAST LTD., has been …
December 7, 2022
Notices (Dec. 8, 2022)
Final Notice of Dissolution under the BVI Business Company Act. Enaldo Limited (In Voluntary Liquidation) Company No. 1896812 NOTICE is hereby given pursuant to Section 208, subsection (3) of the …
November 16, 2022
NOTICES (November 17, 2022)
APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE We, MuMu Holdings Ltd/The Original NY Pizza VI residing Fish Bay, Petrus Plaza, Tortola, do hereby give notice that it is our intention to apply to …
July 27, 2022
NOTICES (July 28, 2022)
Peanut One Holdings Limited (the Company) (In voluntary Liquidation) NOTICE is hereby given that the liquidation of Peanut One Holdings Limited commenced on 19th July 2022, and Lirong Wu of …