Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley has admitted that the economy is struggling. Speaking during the opening ceremony of the Buy BVI Trade Expo last Friday, the Premier said the economy is struggling because the people do not buy local and hire local. According to the Premier while the two main economic pillars, … Continued
British Virgin Islands national Dane Hunter has joined the Global Samud Flotilla, an international mission seeking to break the blockade of Gaza and deliver urgently needed humanitarian aid. Hunter, who has Palestinian friends in the Caribbean and New York, said his decision to join was deeply personal. “It’s a man-made tragedy. You have starving kids. … Continued
The enduring appeal of the British Virgin Islands as a premier jurisdiction for Latin American clients was explored when BVI Finance sponsored and participated in the 2025 STEP LatAm Conference, held on September 4th and 5th in Mexico City. The premier event convened with leading professionals across law, accounting, banking, trust and estate planning, and … Continued
The Brewers Bay Community Centre will be renamed-and reopen this Friday after being damaged by the hurricanes of 2017. Second District representative Melvin Mitch Turnbull asked the Minister responsible for Community Centres – Vincent Wheatley during the House of Assembly on Tuesday, when the community centre will re-open, renamed and furnished.
The Department of Immigration has announced that a new immigration fee structure will take effect on October 1, 2025, in line with the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Regulations, 2025, which were dated June 30, 2025. According to the Department, all immigration-related applications submitted on or after October 1 will be processed under the revised fees. … Continued
An investigation is underway into the death of a prisoner at Balsam Ghut. Reports say James Gordon also known as Jimmy, said to be in his late 60’s was on remand for assault charges, and he was found dead in his cell Tuesday. The circumstances surrounding his death are not known at this time. Meanwhile … Continued
Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith says the BVI has lost one of its greatest men of all times. Minister Smith spoke about the youthful days with Dr. Robert Mathavious growing up in Huntums Ghut together and the latter years becoming her counsellor. She stated that without a doubt Mathavious was the architect of … Continued
As the territory continues to mourn the passing of Financial Services Guru Dr. Robert Mathavious, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has described him as a Nation Builder and Trailblazer. The Premier credits him with being one of the major forces behind the success of the territory’s Financial Services industry. The Premier stated he was happy Dr. … Continued
A Caribbean Investigative Journalism Network (CIJN) team, led by Virgin Islands based editor Freeman Rogers, has won the 2025 Inter American Press Association (IAPA) Excellence in Journalism Award in the Migration Journalism “Claudio Paolillo” category with “Tricked into Sex Slavery: Global Crackdown hasn’t Stopped Caribbean Traffickers.” The IAPA Awards Committee described the report on the … Continued
The Government and people of the Virgin Islands are mourning the loss of renowned cultural figure Jeavon Sasso, who passed away recently. Sasso, as he was affectionately known, was celebrated as a true Virgin Islands cultural icon. Born in the United States Virgin Islands with roots in the British Virgin Islands, he made his mark … Continued
