Finance and Business
BVI Full Moon Party was used to promote VI as summer destination- BVITBFC
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) said it has initiated its destination marketing efforts in Puerto Rico to entice its travelers to consider the Virgin Islands (VI) as the perfect destination for their summer holiday plans.
USVI Governor concedes boating disparities; Negotiations near completion
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI—In what both sides described as a constructive and candid second round of high-level discussions, Premier of the Virgin Islands (VI), Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) and Governor of the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Albert A. Bryan Jr. advanced significantly toward a bilateral agreement to address long standing disparities in the marine sector.
Application process for MSME grants being simplified- Hon Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- The application process for the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Grant Programme launched in 2024 is being made easier.
UPDATE: VI & USVI discussing proposed amendments to charter boat legislation
CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- A delegation led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is in St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, engaging their USVI counterparts on the proposed amendments to the charter boat legislation and their wider impact on the Greater Virgin Islands.
VI’s presence @ Seatrade 2025 prepares it for the future- Clive L. McCoy
MIAMI, Florida, USA- Director of the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC), Mr Clive L. McCoy has said the Virgin Islands (VI) having representation at Seatrade Cruise Global 2025 allows the territory to have a glimpse at what is happening globally.
Dr Jerry R. Smith recommends sweeping reforms for USVI hospitals
FREDERIKSTED, St Croix, USVI- The Chairman of the Government Hospital & Health Facilities Corporation in the US Virgin Islands (USVI), Dr Jerry R. Smith, has called for structural reforms to stabilise USVI hospitals, including reliable funding sources, centralised systems, CRNA law updates, and Medicaid match changes to break the cycle of emergency relief.
US tariff uncertainty stalls VI minimum wage decision further- Premier Wheatley
FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI— The long-anticipated announcement of a new minimum wage has been further delayed due to uncertainties surrounding proposed United States tariff increases that could significantly impact the cost of living in the Territory. This is according to the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7).
Maritime Association airs concerns about maritime legislation amendments
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) led a discussion on the proposed amendments to the maritime legislation on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.
'Only after CoI has been completed the police have corruption?' Hon Walwyn
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Leader of the Opposition Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) has called out the hypocrisy of the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) and now the Law Enforcement Review Report.
VI & DR discuss economic cooperation & international trade
SANTIAGO, Chile, SA- Virgin Islands Special Envoy Mr E. Benito Wheatley and Dominican Republic Vice Minister for Economic Affairs and International Cooperation Honourable Hugo Francisco Rivera Fernández held a bilateral meeting in which they discussed the importance of a regional economic hub in the Caribbean to facilitate international trade, particularly as the world economy faces strong economic headwinds that threaten global supply chains.

