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 …
June 25, 2022
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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) …
September 2, 2020
July 9, 2020
Paid testing extended to travellers
The BVI Health Services Authority is expanding Covid-19 testing to include people needing a test for travel or elective procedures, but at a cost that was not disclosed. Residents who …
May 27, 2020
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK (May 21, 2020)
The press conference On Tuesday of last week, a Beaconite attended the first coronavirus press conference in more than six weeks. Though he appreciated the government’s attempt to answer questions …
March 4, 2020
NEOC launches as coronavirus arrives in region
As the Virgin Islands received negative test results for a possible case of the COVID-19 coronavirus in the territory, the Caribbean Public Health Agency reported that the first cases in …
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December 4, 2019
COMMENTARY — Throne speech draws scepticism
In the United Kingdom, shortly before the election was announced, the queen read “The Queen’s Speech” outlining the government’s proposed legislation for the next session of Parliament. This has since …
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December 3, 2019
UK election could make waves in Virgin Islands, OTs
About 4,000 miles away from the Virgin Islands, voters across the United Kingdom will head to the polls in two weeks and elect a new government to lead their country …
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December 1, 2019
Virgin Islands girls warned about gender-based violence
Female students from across the territory heard presentations about gender-based violence on Monday at the Road Town Methodist Church during the territory’s observance of the International Day for the Elimination …
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November 26, 2019
Gov’t issues alert for gastroenteritis
Following an increase in reports of gastroenteritis at medical facilities in the territory, the Ministry of Health and Social Development is warning parents of small children to be alert for …
October 9, 2019
Classifieds (October 10, 2019)
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 assistance …
August 20, 2019
COMMENTARY — Safety seen as crucial to tourism
Personal safety is the traveller’s most critical consideration. No family wants to go on vacation only to return in caskets. A country may offer spectacular panoramas, hugely significant historical sites, …
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July 8, 2019
COMMENTARY — Call made for economic change
In his preaching on the need for a new capitalism that will power social and economic prosperity in the West in the decades ahead, economist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate …
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