Finance and Business
Road works to be halted during rush hours- Hon Rymer
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Motorists may be breathing a sigh of relief now that Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye M. Rymer (R5) has announced a temporary suspension of ongoing roadworks during peak traffic hours to address significant congestion observed in Sea Cows Bay.
New minimum wage takes effect November 30, 2024
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new minimum wage of $8.50 per hour for the Virgin Islands (VI) will officially come into effect on Saturday, November 30, 2024.
Pier Park vendors trained 'to exceed guest expectations'
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola, VI- Tortola Pier Park Ltd (TPPL) has hailed as a success the "STAND OUT: Elevate Your Sales, Connect & Engage" training session held in collaboration with Lemoneight, and the BVI Tourist Board on Friday, November 15, 2024 at BVI Finance conference room.
Smith’s Ferry Services welcomes new vessel- I Legend
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Smith’s Ferry Services Limited is boasting the arrival of its newest ferry- ‘I Legend’, which officially joined its fleet on Monday, November 18, 2024.
Ilma makes inaugural call to the Virgin Islands
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI– The Territory welcomed the inaugural call of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Ilma to Virgin Gorda on Tuesday, November 19, 2024.
USVI: Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
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NEW YORK, New York, USA- Spirit Airlines, Inc., a prominent low-cost carrier with multiple weekly flights to the U.S. Virgin Islands, has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in a New York court, listing assets and liabilities valued between $1 billion and $10 billion.
'Reimagined' Peter Island Resort to reopen December 1, 2024
PETER ISLAND, VI- Peter Island Resort, the largest private island resort in the Virgin Islands, has announced it will be reopening on December 1, 2024.
BVIEC investing in a workforce that will take over in next 10 years- Dr Neil M. Smith
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI- “What we are doing right now is we actually are developing or investing in a workforce that will be taking over the organisation, or leading the organisation in maybe the next 10 years or so,” General Manager of BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Dr Neil M. Smith stated at a press conference on Thursday, November 14, 2024, to give details on BVIEC’s first ever career exposition.
Tola Radio remains off air; Owner accuses CCT of attacking the business
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Tola Radio VI 100.5 FM has been off the air for fourteen days, and Managing Director Mr Floyd P. Burnett aka ‘Heritage’ is calling on the public to stand with the radio station as it is now engaged in a legal battle with Caribbean Cellular Telephone Limited (CCT).
VI firms recognised by Legal 500
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Legal 500 has once again recognised law firms and lawyers in the Virgin Islands (VI) as some of the Caribbean's top tier firms for 2025.
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