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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Director of the Department of Disaster Management Jasen Penn says with the United States ending the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program, which shared weather satellite data with forecasters at the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration would create some challenges for countries including the BVI. Penn said those satellites provided structural information about weather systems, adding they … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley traveled to the United Kingdom on July 13th, 2025, to attend official meetings with the Minister for the Overseas Territories, the Hon. Stephen J. Doughty, and other UK Government officials. The sessions were scheduled from July 14-15, 2025. The announcement was made during a … Continued
The eligibility criteria for the Public Assistance programme has been extended. This came about as different categories for eligibility have been added under the Public Assistance Act. During the Virgin Islands Voice Programme last week, Minister for Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley said the act, though amended last year, was not brought into force … Continued
