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Finance and Business

November 10th, 2023
VI minimum wage ‘not an easy issue’ to address– Hon Lorna G. Smith

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Trade and Labour Hon Lorna G. Smith (AL) says while the government is taking steps to address the minimum wage issue in the Virgin Islands, it remains a complex issue to be addressed.

November 10th, 2023
Nov 21, 2023, is Budget Day! Address to be delivered by Premier Wheatley

PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) will read his second Budget Address to the nation as Minister of Finance later this month.

November 9th, 2023
Hundreds of millions needed for recovery projects in VI- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said hundreds of millions of dollars are needed to fund hurricane recovery and development projects in the [British] Virgin Islands and he is seeking the United Kingdom’s support in getting the necessary loans.

November 8th, 2023
Landscaping of public roads on the move due to RATED Programme

NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- For months, taxi drivers, pedestrians, and motorists on Tortola, Virgin Gorda, and Jost van Dyke have been complaining about heavy bushes on the side of the roads causing driving, and walking hazardous.

November 7th, 2023
Rotary Club of Central Tortola offers advertising space for rent @ Cyril B. Romney Pier Park to support community projects

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola has recently announced an exciting initiative to generate funds for community projects in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI). The club has introduced advertising space for rent on billboards located at the prominent Cyril B. Romney Pier Park, offering local businesses and organisations an excellent opportunity to promote their services while contributing to the betterment of the community.

November 7th, 2023
RATED Programme is ‘opportunity to get your feet in the door’- Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A total of 721 applications were received representing various areas of interest in the Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development (RATED) Programme, which exposes employment opportunities with a number of ministries and departments in the Public Service.

November 5th, 2023
VI Gov’t requesting bids for proposed Home Renovation on Anegada

THE SETTLEMENT, Anegada, VI- The Government of the Virgin Islands, led by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), is continuing its bid to repair homes damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017.

November 5th, 2023
Local firms among 4 submissions shortlisted to bid for WE Ferry Terminal Project

WEST END, Tortola, VI– Four submissions were successful in the prequalification process and have been shortlisted to bid for the project to construct the new West End Ferry Terminal, according to the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA).

November 3rd, 2023
‘Watch me work baby!’ Premier tells Cindy

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has hit back at Opposition Member Hon Myron V. Walwyn (R6) for saying the incumbent Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government is failing tourism.

November 1st, 2023
Highly anticipated 2024 car models @TAG’s ‘Big Car Sales Event’

SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI –Tortola Auto Group (TAG) is thrilled to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated 2024 line-up of vehicles as Changan Auto, the fastest-growing auto brand globally, takes center stage.

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