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July 29th, 2026
BVI Chamber of Commerce mourns 'senseless' killing of respected entrepreneur Kai de Castro

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- It is with profound sadness that the British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce (BVICOC) learned of the tragic passing of Mr Kai de Castro.

July 27th, 2026
Resumption of Mail Delivery to Administration Drive Letter Boxes

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Postal Service is pleased to advise that, following the completion of the recent project that temporarily disrupted mail delivery services, delivery to the letter boxes located at Administration Drive has resumed. Customers may collect their mail effective Monday, 27 July 2026.

July 23rd, 2026
Celebration of Life: Honoring Mr. John Julio Daniel Samuel

The Daniel/Samuel Family invites you—our friends, neighbors, and the wider BVI community—to join us in celebrating the beautiful life of Mr. John Julio Daniel Samuel. This is not a funeral. It is a memorial service, a time to come together, share stories, lift our voices in gratitude, and remember a man who the great person he was.

July 22nd, 2026
BVI Ports Authority announces Emancipation Festival operating hours

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) wishes to advise the public, customers, shipping agents, vessel operators, and stakeholders of its operating hours at Port Purcell during the 2026 Emancipation Festival holiday period.

July 16th, 2026
Strong Starts, Bright Futures: Rotary Club of Central Tortola begins new Rotary Year 2026-2027 with Focus on Maternal & Child Health

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Rotary Club of Central Tortola officially launched its new Rotary year with an engaging and informative meeting centered on Rotary’s July Area of Focus, Maternal and Child Health.

July 14th, 2026
BVI Film Commission concludes successful 2026 Summer Film Academy

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The British Virgin Islands Film Commission has concluded another successful instalment of its Summer Film Academy. This year brought together aspiring filmmakers for four days of immersive storytelling, project development and industry mentorship. Developed as a storytelling and film incubator under the guiding concept,
Discover Your Story. Develop Your Project. Share Your Vision., the Film Academy challenged participants to transform original ideas into compelling scripted and docum

June 9th, 2026
2026 Impact Challenge funding increased to $250,000 for BVI entrepreneurs: Deadline tomorrow June 10

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- VI Fund Manager Lauren Keil announced an increase in funding for the 2026 Impact Challenge, with up to $250,000 in catalytic funding now available for Virgin Islands entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions that protect ocean health while strengthening the local economy.

June 3rd, 2026
BVICC hosting Meet the Members Series on June 4, 2026

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Chamber of Commerce invites you to our Meet the Members Series happening across the Virgin Islands.

May 28th, 2026
Butterfield Announces Agreement to Acquire Control of CIBC Caribbean in $1.8 Billion Transaction

HAMILTON, Bermuda & ST. MICHAEL, Barbados- The Bank of N.T. Butterfield & Son Limited (“Butterfield”) (NYSE: NTB | BSX: NTB.BH) has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire CIBC’s 91.7% interest in CIBC Caribbean Bank Limited (“CIBC Caribbean”), a relationship bank with a longstanding history serving communities across the Caribbean, to create a leading banking and wealth management platform in international financial centers and attractive Caribbean markets, with approximately $29 billion in assets.

May 21st, 2026
Virgin Islander among honourees @Caribbean POSH 10-year anniversary

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Caribbean POSH has officially unveiled the distinguished honourees for the 2026 Caribbean POSH ICON Woman Awards, taking place on June 26, 2026, in the Virgin Islands as part of the highly anticipated Caribbean POSH Weekend 2026.

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