CARIF 2026 Market News

VIPA, Royal Caribbean, and CTI partner to transform Crown Bay into mixed-use tourism hub

January 9, 2026

The Virgin Islands Port Authority, Royal Caribbean Group, and Cruise Terminals International signed an agreement to redevelop Crown Bay in St. Thomas into a vibrant, mixed-use destination. The project will modernize the waterfront, enhance commercial, recreational, and cultural spaces, create jobs, and generate business opportunities for local entrepreneurs, taxi drivers, and tour operators, boosting the […]

Arbitrating the energy transition: how BVI is de-risking the Caribbean’s green investment boom

November 5, 2025

A Conversation with the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVIIAC) The Caribbean’s clean energy revolution is gathering pace. From solar parks in Jamaica to geothermal exploration in Dominica and large-scale wind projects in the Dominican Republic, the region is rewriting its energy story. But behind every ambitious project lies a more complex challenge: how […]