British Virgin Islands

Energy

Petrol Is Going to US$7.50 in Nassau and Sells for US$5.15 in Tortola. The Territory Being Asked for Price Controls Is the Cheap One.

Bahamian motorists were warned on 5 October 2026 to brace for petrol at US$7.50 a gallon, up from US$7.06. The same day in the British Virgin Islands, where regular petrol sells at US$5.15, a commentator demanded price controls. Guatemala already intervened, at US$762 million.

Oct 06, 2026 Theon Alleyne

Aviation

Guyana Wants a Partner to Train Its Pilots. It Has Budgeted G$100 Million and Named Nobody.

President Ali and Minister Indar said on 30 September that Guyana is seeking an international partner to build and operate an Aviation Centre of Excellence. The 2026 Budget carries G$100 million, about US$480,000. No partner has been named, and no airline for Terminal Two.

Oct 03, 2026 Theon Alleyne