Longstanding fuel company in the Virgin Islands Delta Petroleum is under new control. Delta has been acquired by Sunoco LP, Sol Petroleum’s parent company. The transaction is said to have officially closed, effective April 1, 2026. A letter signed by the President of Sol Caribbean Ltd, Roger Bryan, to employees said this milestone marks an … Continued
Road Town Fast Ferry (RTFF) has officially launched daily ferry service between Road Town and Virgin Gorda, offering residents and visitors more travel options. Speaking to JTV Channel 55, RTFF owner Albion “Bobby” Hodge said the new service was introduced in response to requests from the Virgin Gorda community. “We decided to start doing some … Continued
Retired Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court -Dame Janice Pereira, believes the BVI has already built the foundation of a world-class arbitration jurisdiction, and the next step is clear — use it. That was the central message from Dame Janice, who delivered the keynote at the J.S. Archibald Lecture during Arbitration Week – … Continued
The BVI Chamber of Commerce recently hosted a regional trade mission that brought together business representatives from Guadeloupe, Antigua and Saint Lucia, creating new opportunities for strengthening commercial partnerships and expanding intra-Caribbean trade. The visiting delegation arrived aboard an MSC cruise vessel and participated in a networking and engagement session held at Cyril B. Romney … Continued
The Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of telecommunications operators, Caribbean Cellular Telephone, BVI Cable TV Limited, Digicel (BVI) Limited and Cable & Wireless (BVI) Limited, in a longstanding dispute over the calculations and use of the telecommunications levy. In a unanimous decision, the court upheld the decision handed down by the … Continued
Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Lorna Smith delivered the opening address at the BVI Financial Services Conference on Thursday, March 5, highlighting the territory’s efforts to combat financial crime and strengthen its position as a leading international financial center. The conference, titled “The Changing Face of Financial Crime: Money Laundering, … Continued
FirstBank has installed a new ATM at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport in Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI). Located in the external area between arrivals and departures, the new machine not only provides added convenience for BVI residents and travelers, but it also shows FirstBank’s commitment to continue investing in the territory. “This installation reflects … Continued
The BVI Financial Services Commission plans to open a representative office in Latin America (LatAm). This will be the Commission’s second venture aimed at establishing outposts that are closest to key BVI financial services markets. The first was its Asia Representative Office in Hong Kong, which opened in April 2014 to serve the Asia Pacific … Continued
The impact of emerging technologies on tourism driven economies will be one of the areas to be discussed when Information, technology and media regulators from the region meet here next week for the International Institute of Communications IIC Caribbean Chapter meeting. The two-day meeting which will be hosted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission – TRC … Continued
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has recognised the progress made by the Virgin Islands in strengthening the effectiveness of its anti‑money laundering, counter‑terrorist financing and counter‑proliferation financing framework, following the Territory’s participation in the FATF Plenary held in Mexico City from 9–13 February 2026. Led by the Honourable Attorney General Dawn J. Smith, the … Continued
