MSME CONFERENCE EMPOWERS ENTREPRENEURS IN THE BVI

On Saturday, November 16, 2024, Republic Bank hosted its highly anticipated second MSME Conference, bringing together entrepreneurs and business owners from across the British Virgin Islands. The conference aimed to address the unique needs and aspirations of Micro, Small, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs), providing a continuous platform for knowledge sharing, networking, and empowerment. Marion Blyden, … Continued

CBRTPP HOST ELEVATE YOUR SALES, CONNECT & ENGAGE SUCCESSFUL TRAINING

Tortola Pier Park Ltd. (TPPL) recently announced the success of the “STAND OUT: Elevate Your Sales, Connect & Engage” training session, held in collaboration with Lemoneight, and the BVI Tourist Board on Friday November 15th 2024 at BVI Finance conference room. The workshop, facilitated by Lemoneight, a leader in tourism-based consulting and training empowered participants … Continued

ATTEMPTED ROBBERY AT LOCAL BUSINESS

Reports have confirmed the attempted robbery of a local business Matcha’s Bar and Grill in Fort Hill, Tortola, Virgin Islands. On the afternoon of November 4th, 2024 a masked indivual armed with a high-powered weapon approached the business establishment. It was revealed that the owner of the business successfully escaped the gunman, who then fled … Continued

BVI FINANCIAL INVESTIGATION AGENCY AND JERSEY FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION SIGN MOU TO ENHANCE COOPERATION IN COMBATTING FINANCIAL CRIMES

The Financial Investigation Agency of the British Virgin Islands has announced the recent signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jersey Financial Services Commission on October 25th. The Authorities entered the agreement to provide a formal basis for consultation, cooperation and exchange of information to achieve effective regulatory and supervisory functions under the relevant … Continued

UNITE BVI 2024 KICKSTART BVI SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAMME CONTINUES WITH MENTORING EVENT

The 2024 Unite BVI KickStart BVI Small Business Loan Programme launched in July 2024 and continues development with an exciting and successful evening of mentoring. On Friday October 11th, 2024 at Seven at the Pier 23 small business applicants had an opportunity to provide a one-minute elevator pitch aimed at selling their business to perspective … Continued