Local

GOVT EXPLORES U.S. PRECLEARANCE SOLUTION FOR TRAVELLERS

By

The Government of the Virgin Islands is actively engaging with the United States to explore a resolution regarding U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance for travellers entering the territory. Minister for Communication and Works, Hon. Kye Rymer, confirmed ongoing discussions during a recent community meeting on Virgin Gorda. What Is Preclearance? CBP Preclearance involves … Continued

PREMIER WHEATLEY TO REVIEW GRANT LIMITS FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

By

Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has signalled his willingness to reconsider the maximum grant amount offered under the government’s Small Business Development Grant Programme. Currently capped at $7,000, the grant programme supports small and medium-sized businesses in overcoming financial hurdles and fostering growth. Speaking on the local radio program Talking Points, Premier Wheatley acknowledged the … Continued

OVER $718,000 WORTH OF SUSPECTED CANNABIS SEIZED AT PORT PURCELL

By

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed the seizure of 71.84 kilograms (71,840 grams) of suspected cannabis during a routine inspection at the Port Purcell Port. The estimated street value of the intercepted drugs is approximately USD $718,400. The discovery was made by Customs officers who identified several suspicious items concealed within a … Continued

UNITE BVI AWARDS 14 SMALL BUSINESS LOANS IN 2024 KICKSTART PROGRAMME

By

Fourteen budding entrepreneurs were celebrated on Thursday, December 5, 2024, during the official contract signing for the Unite BVI KickStart Small Business Loan Programme 2024. The event, held at VP Bank, marked the conclusion of a rigorous process in which applicants underwent training and met all the necessary requirements to secure funding for their small … Continued

DELILAH PEASE MAKES HISTORY AS BVI’S FIRST CANADIAN JR OPEN CHAMPION

By

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) Squash community is celebrating a monumental achievement as 10-year-old Delilah Pease claimed victory at the 2024 Canadian Junior Open in the Girls Under 11 category. Pease becomes the first-ever player from the BVI to win this prestigious squash title, marking a historic milestone for the territory. The Canadian Junior Open, … Continued

BVI AIRPORT EXPANSION ADOPTS UK’S GREEN BOOK FRAMEWORK

By

The Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport runway expansion is being developed using the United Kingdom’s Green Book process, a comprehensive appraisal framework designed to ensure the effective evaluation, monitoring, and implementation of public projects. The Green Book, issued by HM Treasury, provides guidance on assessing policies, programmes, and projects. It includes methods for monitoring and … Continued