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The British Virgin Islands Is Off to a Strong Tourism Start in 2025
Caribbean Journal
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June 23, 2025
The British Virgin Islands recorded a 6.4 percent increase in stayover arrivals in the first quarter of 2025, signaling a strong start to the year for one of the Caribbean’s most sought-after destinations. That was among the fastest stayover...
Economic importance of Greater Caribbean reaffirmed by BVI and Dominican Republic
The Daily Herald
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From left: BVI Special Envoy Benito Wheatley, BVI Premier Natalio D. Wheatley, DR Vice Minister Hugo Rivera and DR Ambassador Silvio Herasme Pena. ROAD TOWN, BVI--The British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the Dominican Republic (DR) have reaffirmed the...
Economic significance of the region confirmed by BVI and the Dominican Republic
Dominica News Online
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June 23, 2025
Home >> Economy/Development Dominica News Online - Monday, June 23rd, 2025 at 8:21 AM L to R: BVI Special Envoy Benito Wheatley, BVI Premier Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley, DR Vice Minister Hon. Hugo Rivera and DR Amb. H.E. Silvio Herasme Pena. Photo:...
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission Launches Its Inaugural Film Festival: 284 Excellence Film Festival
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) proudly announces the 284 Excellence Film Festival (284XFF), a landmark event aimed at bridging the gap between Caribbean literature and Cinema. Spearheaded by the BVI Tourist...
PAMAC 2025: Cruise tourism playing a bigger role in Aruba’s economy
24ora
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June 23, 2025
0 “This was the best PAMAC ever,” said participants as they boarded the catamaran for the closing event on Renaissance Island. Aruba’s Ministry of Tourism, Aruba Ports Authority (APA), and the Aruba Tourism Authority (A.T.A.) were proud to host...
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Calendar, June 23–July 4
St. Thomas Source
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June 22, 2025
36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Calendar, June 23–July 4 MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025 Committee on Government Operations, Veterans Affairs and Consumer Protection 10:00 A.M. Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall The Committee on Government Operations,...
Dimitra pioneers digital token of farm data to help growers access finance
The Hindu Business Line
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June 23, 2025
British Virgin Islands-based Dimitra Incorporated is pioneering efforts to convert verified farm data and assets into blockchain-based instruments via a digital token, $DTMR, the company’s CEO and founder, Jon Trask, has said. $DMTR is an...
The VI will remain engaged with DR for mutual economic benefits- Premier Wheatley
Virgin Islands News Online
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CARTAGENA, Colombia - The Virgin Islands (VI) and the Dominican Republic (DR) have reaffirmed the economic importance of the Greater Caribbean as the region seeks to boost its economic dynamism and resilience. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr...
Banks of Exile: What Foreign Deposits in Georgia Reveal about Fear, Freedom, and the Future of Nationhood
Georgia Today
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June 24, 2025
In April 2025, the National Bank of Georgia published a quietly seismic statistic: foreign nationals now hold over 9.3 billion Georgian lari in local bank deposits—28.5% of all personal savings in the country. This number, up 18% from last year,...
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Texas man returns from honeymoon alone after wife is arrested by ICE in US Virgin Islands
The Independent
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June 20, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Brava, Hubbcat partner to deliver smarter connectivity, mission-critical solutions
Guyana Chronicle
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June 24, 2025
BRAVA, a next-generation ICT business-solutions provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Hubbcat, a global provider of push-to-talk, body-worn camera- and broadband connectivity solutions designed for real-time performance, safety, and...
Brava and Hubbcat partner to deliver smarter connectivity
Stabroek News
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June 24, 2025
Brava, an ICT business solutions provider, has announced a “strategic” partnership with Hubbcat, a global provider of push-to-talk, body-worn camera and broadband connectivity solutions designed for real-time performance, safety, and scalability....
U.S. Virgin Islands: A Key Caribbean Location
Business Facilities
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June 19, 2025
The Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Port and Transshipment Center is located in the South Shore Trade Zone in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. (Credit: Courtesy Virgin Islands Port Authority) The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI), a U.S. territory located in the...
Virgin Islands To Build Immigration Detention Centre.
The St Kitts Nevis Observer
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June 18, 2025
- Advertisement - The Virgin Islands has taken a major step in strengthening its national security. On June 12, 2025, the government signed a contract to design and manage the construction of a new Immigration Detention Centre. The contract is...
House Passes Legislation Examining Undersea Cable Connecting U.S. to Africa
Broadband Breakfast
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June 24, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 23, 2025 – The House of Representatives passed legislation Monday directing the Secretary of Commerce to examine the “value, cost, and feasibility of a trans-Atlantic submarine fiber optic cable connecting the contiguous United...
Virgin Islands Music Producer Thomas Marra Featured In Business Leader Spotlight For His Inspiring Professional Journey
MENAFN
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June 18, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) Independent music producer and songwriter Thomas Marra is the subject of a newly released Business Leader Spotlight feature, highlighting his unique path from law enforcement to the entertainment industry. The in-depth article...
Cops Claim Coconut Water Attack By Coki Coconut Man
St. Thomas Source
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June 23, 2025
A man at Coki Point faces assault charges for allegedly spraying a Virgin Islands Police Officer with coconut water. (Source photo by Mat Probasco) The Coki Point coconut seller who allegedly lost his cool, shouting down a police officer before...
Flamboyan On the Bay Parent Company Files for Chapter 11 as Debts Top $12 Million
The Virgin Island Consortium
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This past week, two local businesses filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the District of the Virgin Islands. Magens Point Inc., which operates Flamboyan On the Bay Resort & Villas (previously Magens Point Resort), reportedly owes over...
Understanding the fintech landscape in the British Virgin Islands
JD Supra - California
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June 18, 2025
Key takeaways The BVI is a preferred international jurisdiction for fintech businesses as it is a well-established investment centre with a comprehensive, commercial virtual assets regime, which provides businesses with legal certainty. Fintech...
Virgin Islands Commits to Financial Action Task Force Action Plan
Government of the Virgin Islands
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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has placed the Virgin Islands under its “increased monitoring” process to refine its anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CTF) framework. Jurisdictions under the “increased monitoring”...