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
Tortola Auto Group (TAG) has announced the Season of Giving Sales Event in partnership with CIBC Caribbean, which is set to offer exclusive holiday deals on some of the most sought-after vehicles. The public is invited to join TAG on Saturday 9th November 2024 at the CIBC Caribbean parking lot in Road Town, Tortola, to … Continued
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
The family of stalwart 6th District businesswoman and restaurant owner Mrs. Muriel Hamm in an official statement announced the passing of the family matriarch today October 31st, 2024. Ms. Hamm as she was affectionately known passed away at her home. She was well known for her contributions in the restaurant industry. In 2023, in a … Continued
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
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
The Government of the Virgin Islands has chosen CIBC Caribbean bank as the institution to provide a $100 million loan facility aimed at addressing critical infrastructural challenges across the territory. A loan facility is defined as a credit arrangement through which a person or organization can borrow money up to an agreed sum. Premier and … Continued
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development has set a deadline of October 31 for employers to register on the new Labour Management System (LMS), as the territory moves to a fully digital work permit renewal process. The department noted that after this date, physical work permit renewal applications will no longer be accepted. Employers … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, has officially opened the first round of applications for its highly anticipated Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Grant Programme. This initiative is designed to stimulate business development and promote economic growth across the territory. Local businesses that qualify are … Continued
Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) is pleased to report significant progress in its network restoration efforts following the recent passage of Tropical Storm Ernesto, which brought hurricane-like conditions to the British Virgin Islands in mid-August. The company has announced that its wireless network is now fully restored at 100%, while its fibre network has reached 97% … Continued
