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November 24, 2022

EU court deals blow to public registers

The European Union Court of Justice issued a ruling this week that could throw a wrench in the United Kingdom’s longstanding plan to force the Virgin Islands and other overseas …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
November 16, 2022

Arbitrators aim for balance amid sanctions

With more than $400 million of assets in the Virgin Islands frozen in the wake of sanctions related to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, even many unsanctioned Russians are finding …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
November 16, 2022

Investment Club marks 30

Former Bermuda Premier Sir John Swan urged the Virgin Islands to “guard against selling off its dreams in the quest for quick capital” as he addressed the 30th anniversary dinner …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
November 4, 2022

Gov’t still pushing for runway expansion

Airlift to the Virgin Islands may eventually get easier and more affordable with the addition of direct flights to the mainland United States if Deputy Premier Kye Rymer’s recent conversations …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
October 27, 2022

VI’s vice chairmanship of UN committee ends

This month, the Virgin Islands completed its vice chairmanship of the Caribbean Development Cooperation Committee, a subsidiary body of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
October 17, 2022

Why celebrities need help with finances

Celebrity finances are frequently in the news, for reasons from bankruptcy to tax trouble to messy divorces to squabbles over estates. Lawyer, businessman and author Martin Litwak, founding partner of …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
September 22, 2022

Fiona spares Virgin Islands

The Virgin Islands braced for the effects of Tropical Storm Fiona from Friday, but the system barely brushed the territory, depositing some five inches of rain as its eye passed …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 6, 2022

Irma, then and now: Five years later

The Virgin Islands has transformed in the five years since it was devastated by Hurricane Irma on Sept. 6, 2017. Scroll down to compare scenes photographed shortly after Irma to …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
July 25, 2022

70 officials trained for coming evaluation

As the Virgin Islands continues to prepare for the Fourth Round Mutual Evaluation next year from the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, more than 70 representatives from government agencies and …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
July 25, 2022

Peter Island mum on re-opening

One of the Virgin Islands’ flagship resorts is still rebuilding five years after Hurricane Irma, but the owners have been tightlipped about its progress. Although Peter Island Resort and Spa …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
July 18, 2022

Classifieds (July 14, 2022)

For rent   One bedroom apartment, bath, kitchen and dwelling area for rent, exotic view. WhatsApp/call Ms. Chalwell at 1-786-352-5151 for more information. Short /Long term: Nightly, Weekly, Monthly & …

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by BVI Beacon
June 25, 2022

HOA passes trade licence bill

A bill aimed at making the Virgin Islands business climate more competitive by updating and streamlining the licensing process passed with amendments in the House of Assembly last Thursday as …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
June 13, 2022

US hopes to seize VI-linked jets

A federal court in New York has authorised the United States government to seize two private jets collectively worth $410 million that are allegedly owned by a Russian oligarch and …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
May 27, 2022

Tourism numbers continue to climb

Overnight tourist arrivals in the first two months of 2022 soared in comparison to the same period in 2021, with the 26,225 visitors representing the Virgin Islands’ slow climb to …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
May 20, 2022

Rymer touts Seatrade despite Fahie arrest

Cruise ship passengers’ enthusiasm for visiting the Virgin Islands hasn’t been dampened by the arrest of the territory’s former premier last month in Miami while he was on a trip …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
May 20, 2022

VI freezes $40m-plus in Russian assets

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the Virgin Islands has frozen more than $40 million in assets, according to the Governor’s Office, which serves as the competent authority for sanctions …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
March 28, 2022

Week focuses on financial literacy

Money Matters BVI is currently celebrating Global Money Week 2022, an international observance focused on developing financial literacy skills in children and young adults. Here in the Virgin Islands, activities …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
March 17, 2022

Territory added to EU ‘grey list’

The Virgin Islands has been added to the European Union’s “grey list” along with nine other jurisdictions in the Caribbean and elsewhere, the EU Council announced after its meeting on …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
February 28, 2022

Report: Virgin Islands to be grey listed

Government is monitoring reports that the Virgin Islands will be added to the European Union’s grey list of “non-cooperative tax jurisdictions” along with Bermuda, Israel, Russia and others, Premier Andrew …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
February 14, 2022

Overnight arrivals dropped in 2021

New tourism numbers are in for 2021: About 50,000 overnight guests arrived on Virgin Islands shores in all of 2020. The fall is dramatic when compared to previous years. Before …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
February 10, 2022

Charter ‘communication gap’ criticised

There is a “communication gap” between the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry, Her Majesty’s Customs and the public, according to Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley. During the Standing …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
January 25, 2022

All VI laws to be posted online, AG says

Government is finalising an “accessibility of the laws” scheme that will consolidate Virgin Islands legislation on a website on an ongoing basis, Attorney General Dawn Smith said during the closed-door …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
October 6, 2021

Notices (October 7, 2021)

  NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT OF LIQUIDATOR UNDER SECTION 204(1)(b) OF THE BVI BUSINESS COMPANIES ACT, 2004 DWV Investment Limited Company Number 2052231 (In Voluntary Liquidation) NOTICE is hereby given pursuant …

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by BVI Beacon
April 7, 2021

Classifieds (April 8, 2021)

For rent Office Space for rent located on Main Street. Please call 547-3707. Two Bedrooms apartment for rent located in Rouge’s Bay. Secluded area with private parking. Call 543-7034 for …

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by BVI Beacon
December 9, 2020

Classifieds (December 10, 2020)

For rent Barbados Accommodation: Arjan Apartments- Quality air-conditioned rooms. Airport & embassy transfers,       available. Group Specials. Tel: (246) 438-6112 or (246) 231-0595 or email: arjan@caribsurf.com. For Visa form assistancecall (284) …

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by BVI Beacon

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