Prominent and longstanding businesswoman Gertrude Callwood has died. The news was announced via Gertudes Beach Bar and Grill’s Facebook post Sunday August 18, 2024. The post stated, “Good day beautiful family and friends of Mama Gertrude of Gertrudes Beach Bar. It is with sad news that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved mother, … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (FSC) is making substantial strides in its regulatory framework to cement the BVI’s position as a leading global financial centre. In a BVI Finance Breakfast Forum, on the 24th of July, Glenford Malone, Deputy Managing Director of Regulation, highlighted the FSC’s commitment to implementing the recommendations from the … Continued
The British Virgin Islands’ Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Hon. Lorna Smith OBE, has expressed hope that the private sector will consider raising salaries across the board following the proposed minimum wage increase. This sentiment comes amid discussions about the significant gap between the new minimum wage and what is considered a livable … Continued
In a recent live discussion on the Government of the Virgin Islands Facebook Page, Hon. Lorna Smith OBE, Minister for Financial Services Labour and Trade, unveiled plans for significant economic reforms in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). According to Smith, the territory is poised to implement both consumer protection measures along with the new minimum … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands hosted the first-ever ACI Airport Day event in the Virgin Islands on July 9, 2024, organised by the Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) in collaboration with the BVI Airports Authority. This landmark event brought together leading airport industry executives and authorities from across the world … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced an upcoming increase in the Territory’s minimum wage. Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE, disclosed that the minimum wage will rise to $8.50 per hour, effective from 30th November 2024. She emphasized that this adjustment is part of a … Continued
Telecoms provider C&W Communications, the operators of Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business and BTC, is mobilizing resources and aid for those impacted by Hurricane Beryl. Beryl roared across the Caribbean Sea after bringing devastation to the Windward Islands as it made landfall on Carriacou as a Category 4 storm with 150mph sustained winds. It is … Continued
Almost 3,000 guests and fans of the British Virgin Islands arrived at VIVO Beach Club in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico, to celebrate the already traditional BVI Full Moon Party on Saturday, 22nd June. Organized by the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) and VIVO Beach Club, the party is inspired by the … Continued
The BVI Financial Services Commission (the Commission) announced this week, that Mr. Robin Gaul FCCA, Chairman of its Board of Commissioners, will retire from office with effect from 30 June 2024, following a stellar and lengthy tenure with the Board. Mr. Gaul, a trained accountant, served in various private practice roles, including accountant, financial advisor, … Continued
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency has announced the appointment of Mrs. Shaina M. Smith-Archer as the Director of Programme Delivery. Mrs. Smith-Archer’s appointment took effect on 10th June, 2024, which effectively adds over 20 years of expertise in project management and engineering to the Programme Delivery Unit. As the Director of Programme Delivery, … Continued
