PEDESTRIAN ACCESS, BEAUTIFICATION, AND DRAINAGE TOP PRIORITIES IN ROAD TOWN RENEWAL

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Road Town is preparing for a long-anticipated transformation, as the Virgin Islands government allocates $1.2 million to begin a phased redevelopment of the capital. The initiative will be guided by a public-private partnership model, focused on strategic upgrades, stakeholder collaboration, and sustainable community development. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, speaking during the recent Road Town Partnership … Continued

94% OF FINTECH LEADERS SAY CROSS-BORDER EXPANSION IS CRUCIAL, SAYS BVI FINANCE REPORT

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The Destination Digital report launched last week by BVI Finance, reveals the strategic priorities, challenges, and jurisdictional considerations facing global fintech businesses. BVI Finance says that based on the views of 451 fintech executives from the world’s major financial hubs, it finds a striking 94% of global fintech leaders consider cross-border growth either critical or … Continued

PREMIER WHEATLEY: BVI MUST KEEP MARKETING FINANCIAL SERVICES AMID GLOBAL SCRUTINY

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While the Virgin Islands faces increased scrutiny in its financial services sector it is important that they continue to market the territory’s offerings. That’s according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley who spoke on the sidelines of the Fintech on the Seas Conference held here recently. The conference focused on dialogue, exploration, … Continued

CLIMATE TRUST FUND TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE ROAD TOWN DEVELOPMENT, SAYS BURNETT PENN

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The influx of the sargassum seaweed is directly related to climate change and Environmental Officials want to ensure all the factors related to this global phenomenon are factored into the Road Town Development partnership. Wednesday marked the first town hall meeting dedicated to the Project. The meeting brought together members of the business community, Government … Continued

“SKILLS PAY THE BILLS”: TECHNICAL STUDIES GRADS CELEBRATED FOR PRACTICAL EXCELLENCE

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The 24 graduates of the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies were reminded that technical vocational education and training is not something to be looked down on, nor is it merely a fallback option. As Education Minister Sharie De Castro told the class of 2025, “skills pay the bills.” Minister De Castro delivered this message … Continued

HEALTH MINISTRY, HM PRISON TEAM UP TO IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTICES

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The Ministry of Health and Social Development’s interdepartmental partnership with His Majesty’s Prison is bearing fruit with improvements to waste disposal practices and environmental sustainability at the facility. The initiative took shape following a recent Senior Management Team meeting chaired by Permanent Secretary Ms. Tasha Bertie and brought together Heads of Departments of Waste Management … Continued