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PREMIER WHEATLEY DEFENDS PRIVACY SAFEGUARDS IN NEW OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURE RULES
The Virgin Islands’ new Beneficial Ownership Legitimate Interest Regime officially took effect on July 1, 2025, introducing revised rules for who can access corporate ownership data and under what conditions. Premier Natalio Wheatley said the regime strikes a crucial balance between transparency and protecting individual privacy. The law replaces the previous framework with a system … Continued
PM GASTON BROWNE PRAISES BVI LEADERSHIP, CALLS FOR STRONGER CARIBBEAN INTEGRATION
During a press engagement at the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Montego Bay, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Sir Gaston Browne spoke to regional media about the importance of Caribbean integration and expressed strong support for the leadership of the British Virgin Islands. He pointed to recent wins like the election of a … Continued
JULY 26 KIDDIES FIESTA TO SUPPORT ROTARY COMMUNITY PROJECTS
The Rotary Club of Road Town’s annual Kiddies Fiesta pre-festival event for children and families is set for July Saturday 26th, 2025. The highly anticipated family friendly event for children and adults will be held at Enid Scatliffe Pre-Primary School ground from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Public Image Director Mr. Roy Barry provided background … Continued
CDEMA DIRECTOR URGES BVI RESIDENTS TO PREPARE FOR ACTIVE 2025 HURRICANE SEASON
At the 49th CARICOM Head of Government Meeting, Director of Communication, Karia Christopher interviewed Executive Director of the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency, Elizabeth Riley, for a timely conversation on disaster readiness. With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season already underway and shaping up to more active than usual. Riley is urging the residence of the … Continued
BVI CELEBRATES DOUBLE PLACEMENT IN TRAVEL + LEISURE WORLD’S BEST AWARDS
The British Virgin Islands earned two spots in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s Best Awards. Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke were ranked among the top islands, recognized for their natural beauty and distinct character. Virgin Gorda placed 15th with a reader score of 83.45, while Jost Van Dyke came in 22nd with a score … Continued
PREMIER HIGHLIGHTS OUTCOMES FROM HIGH-LEVEL TALKS AT CARICOM MEETING
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley was away from the Virgin Islands from July 5 to July 9 attending the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community in Montego Bay Jamaica. The meeting was held from July 6 to July 8 under the chairmanship … Continued
JOHNNEY BENJAMIN NAMED 2025 IVAN DAWSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT
The Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship Committee has named the 2025 recipient as Johnney Immanuel Benjamin, a Class Six student at the Ivan Dawson Primary School. The Scholarship Committee said Johney was the top student of the Class of 2025 and received trophies and awards including the Ivan Dawson Memorial Scholarship for Top Student. In his … Continued
