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A United Kingdom transparency watchdog has warned that the Virgin Islands’ plan for a restricted beneficial-ownership register could endanger journalists and others who investigate financial crimes...
A United Kingdom transparency watchdog has warned that the Virgin Islands’ plan for a restricted beneficial-ownership register could endanger journalists and others who investigate financial crimes — but VI government … Continue reading “Watchdog takes aim at company-register plans” by Shaun Connolly A United Kingdom transparency watchdog has warned that the Virgin Islands’ plan for a restricted beneficial-ownership register could endanger journalists and others who investigate financial crimes — but VI government … Continue reading “Watchdog takes aim at company-register plans” The Virgin Islands will host more than 100 delegates from across the region this fall when the 11th Caribbean Tourism Organisation Human Resources Conference comes to Tortola, government announced recently. … Continue reading “Big HR conference coming to VI” by The BVI Beacon The Virgin Islands will host more than 100 delegates from across the region this fall when the 11th Caribbean Tourism Organisation Human Resources Conference comes to Tortola, government announced recently. … Continue reading “Big HR conference coming to VI” Following recent promises to provide better service, Virgin Islands banks must stop forcing small firms to “go on their knees” to ask for help, according to Financial Services and Economic … Continue reading “Smith calls for banks to help start-ups” by Shaun Connolly Following recent promises to provide better service, Virgin Islands banks must stop forcing small firms to “go on their knees” to ask for help, according to Financial Services and Economic … Continue reading “Smith calls for banks to help start-ups” The BVI Chamber of Commerce plans to use its annual Buy BVI Trade Expo this month as the beginning of a revamp that will include new services and a membership … Continue reading “Trade show aims to boost business” by Shaun Connolly The BVI Chamber of Commerce plans to use its annual Buy BVI Trade Expo this month as the beginning of a revamp that will include new services and a membership … Continue reading “Trade show aims to boost business” The global tariff trade war unleashed by United States President Donald Trump has significantly impacted nearly a fifth of Virgin Islands companies that responded to a recent survey conducted by … Continue reading “VI firms feel pinch as Trump tariffs bite” by Shaun Connolly The global tariff trade war unleashed by United States President Donald Trump has significantly impacted nearly a fifth of Virgin Islands companies that responded to a recent survey conducted by … Continue reading “VI firms feel pinch as Trump tariffs bite” Businesses hoping to cash in at the August Emancipation Festival celebrations reported a slower start than last year, but they said they expect a surge in interest to power the … Continue reading “Festival set to fire up after slow burn, vendors say” by Shaun Connolly Businesses hoping to cash in at the August Emancipation Festival celebrations reported a slower start than last year, but they said they expect a surge in interest to power the … Continue reading “Festival set to fire up after slow burn, vendors say” Using education to build bridges with Asia will boost the Virgin Islands’ economic growth, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley.
The premier made the comments at a Friday recognition ceremony … Continue reading “Asia scholars honoured” by Shaun Connolly Using education to build bridges with Asia will boost the Virgin Islands’ economic growth, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. The premier made the comments at a Friday recognition ceremony … Continue reading “Asia scholars honoured” A move to rectify a longstanding legislative mistake by validating labour inspections dating back 15 years was pushed through the House of Assembly last week.
Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley told … Continue reading “HOA closes labour inspection loophole” by Shaun Connolly A move to rectify a longstanding legislative mistake by validating labour inspections dating back 15 years was pushed through the House of Assembly last week. Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley told … Continue reading “HOA closes labour inspection loophole” In a scathing attack on the Virgin Islands, two British politicians have called for London to take charge of implementing the territory’s new company ownership register to speed progress and … Continue reading “MPs blast VI company register plans, but Smith fires back” by Shaun Connolly In a scathing attack on the Virgin Islands, two British politicians have called for London to take charge of implementing the territory’s new company ownership register to speed progress and … Continue reading “MPs blast VI company register plans, but Smith fires back” The saga surrounding the collapsing Bank of Asia took a new twist Friday when the public agency that triggered its winding-down suddenly advertised for a new CEO.
The job advertisement … Continue reading “VIDIC seeks new CEO amid bank collapse” by Rushton Skinner The saga surrounding the collapsing Bank of Asia took a new twist Friday when the public agency that triggered its winding-down suddenly advertised for a new CEO. The job advertisement … Continue reading “VIDIC seeks new CEO amid bank collapse” The government has scrambled to put a brave face on the news that the Virgin Islands was recently placed on a “grey list” of jurisdictions subject to increased scrutiny by … Continue reading “Grey-listing ‘not a setback,’ Smith claims” by Shaun Connolly The government has scrambled to put a brave face on the news that the Virgin Islands was recently placed on a “grey list” of jurisdictions subject to increased scrutiny by … Continue reading “Grey-listing ‘not a setback,’ Smith claims” The Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation has stayed silent for nearly three weeks after a news report suggested that its CEO had resigned, but recent activity on social media suggests … Continue reading “VIDI Corporation still not saying who’s in charge” by Freeman Rogers The Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation has stayed silent for nearly three weeks after a news report suggested that its CEO had resigned, but recent activity on social media suggests … Continue reading “VIDI Corporation still not saying who’s in charge” Details of the government’s long-awaited reform of its beneficial ownership register — the list of who owns Virgin Islands-registered companies — have finally been revealed.
The move comes after prominent … Continue reading “Access rules unveiled for company register” by Shaun Connolly Details of the government’s long-awaited reform of its beneficial ownership register — the list of who owns Virgin Islands-registered companies — have finally been revealed.
The move comes after prominent … Continue reading “Access rules unveiled for company register” A Virgin Islands delegation travelled to France this week to attend a meeting where a global financial watchdog is expected to decide whether to sanction the VI for falling short … Continue reading “‘Grey list’ decision expected soon” by The BVI Beacon A Virgin Islands delegation travelled to France this week to attend a meeting where a global financial watchdog is expected to decide whether to sanction the VI for falling short … Continue reading “‘Grey list’ decision expected soon” The Virgin Islands recently made a push into the cryptocurrency market at a major North American event, BVI Finance said.
The organisation stated that the territory used Canada Crypto Week … Continue reading “VI repped at Canada Crypto Week” by Shaun Connolly The Virgin Islands recently made a push into the cryptocurrency market at a major North American event, BVI Finance said. The organisation stated that the territory used Canada Crypto Week … Continue reading “VI repped at Canada Crypto Week” Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has struck a defiant tone by insisting that the Virgin Islands will go its own way despite pressure from British politicians to publicly disclose who owns … Continue reading “Premier stands firm on company register” by Shaun Connolly Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has struck a defiant tone by insisting that the Virgin Islands will go its own way despite pressure from British politicians to publicly disclose who owns … Continue reading “Premier stands firm on company register” Because the Virgin Islands remains “relatively safe,” the tourism industry shouldn’t be badly impacted by a recent spate of gun crimes, a junior minister has said.
Junior Tourism Minister Luce … Continue reading “Hodge-Smith says tourism can weather crime spate” by Shaun Connolly Because the Virgin Islands remains “relatively safe,” the tourism industry shouldn’t be badly impacted by a recent spate of gun crimes, a junior minister has said. Junior Tourism Minister Luce … Continue reading “Hodge-Smith says tourism can weather crime spate” Government plans an extensive business push into India and other major markets in response to United States President Donald Trump’s erratic trade policies, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley.
The … Continue reading “Amid turmoil, premier looks beyond US” by Shaun Connolly Government plans an extensive business push into India and other major markets in response to United States President Donald Trump’s erratic trade policies, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley.
The … Continue reading “Amid turmoil, premier looks beyond US” The Virgin Islands was hailed as a beacon for good business standards at a major financial conference in the United States. During a panel organised by BVI Finance at OffshoreAlert … Continue reading “VI repped at Miami conference” by Shaun Connolly The Virgin Islands was hailed as a beacon for good business standards at a major financial conference in the United States.
During a panel organised by BVI Finance at OffshoreAlert … Continue reading “VI repped at Miami conference” The government is prepared to deal with any fallout if the Virgin Islands is censured by global financial watchdogs next month, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley.
His comments come … Continue reading “VI ready if ‘grey list’ hits, premier says” by Shaun Connolly The government is prepared to deal with any fallout if the Virgin Islands is censured by global financial watchdogs next month, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley. His comments come … Continue reading “VI ready if ‘grey list’ hits, premier says” Britain’s recent inquiry into the Virgin Islands’ law-enforcement agencies could tip the scales when global financial watchdogs consider whether to sanction the territory next month, according to a leading expert. … Continue reading “UK review could tip VI onto ‘grey list,’ expert says” by Shaun Connolly Britain’s recent inquiry into the Virgin Islands’ law-enforcement agencies could tip the scales when global financial watchdogs consider whether to sanction the territory next month, according to a leading expert. … Continue reading “UK review could tip VI onto ‘grey list,’ expert says” Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has fired back after an influential British politician accused the Virgin Islands of making a “mockery” of combatting financial crime by launching a cartoon bird logo … Continue reading “UK pol attacks VI ‘mockery’ of money-crime fight” by Shaun Connolly Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley has fired back after an influential British politician accused the Virgin Islands of making a “mockery” of combatting financial crime by launching a cartoon bird logo … Continue reading “UK pol attacks VI ‘mockery’ of money-crime fight” The Cabinet has received the Commission of Inquiry self-assessment report it hopes will persuade London to lift the threat of direct rule, according to Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley.
Primary source: BVI Beacon