VP Bank celebrates 30 years in the BVI with a Night of Culture and Celebration

VP Bank marked its 30th anniversary in the British Virgin Islands with a grand evening of celebration, blending elegance with rich cultural ensembles. The event graced The Moorings Yacht Club Restaurant, with a jubilant welcome experience featuring the BVI Sky dancers and a Caribbean steelpan serenade for the guests, including The Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley, Hon. Luce Hodge-Smith, Hon. Lorna Smith, Deputy Governor David Archer. 

The evening was a resounding success showcasing the vibrant culture of the BVI while celebrating VP Bank's legacy of delivering high-class banking services in the territory. 2020 Gen-Y Factor winner, Toriah Pryce delivered an electrifying opening performance. The team at VP Bank BVI left guests with captivating keynote toasts, presentations, and reflections of the banks impact over the past three decades. These remarks underscored the commitment to excellence, innovation, and community development to the BVI. A symbol of legacy occurred when Ms. Ghana Skelton was presented her flowers for being the first employee of VP Bank BVI and Ms. Claudine Wheatley was recognised for being the longest-serving current employee by VP Bank Group CEO Urs Monstein.

A highlight of the evening was a special cultural ensemble by Mr. Elmore Stoutt featuring the BVI Heritage Dancers. Guests were immersed with a stunning art exhibition by renowned local artist Reuben Vanterpool, who was also the winner of the VP Bank Award for Visual Arts at the 2024 Virgin Islands Icon Awards. The celebration evening ended on a high note as VP Bank BVI's Senior Executive Management gave a final confetti toast, setting the stage for the VI Groove Project to ignite the dance floor closing the night in high spirits. VP Bank BVI remains dedicated to financial excellence, cultural enrichment, and long-term investment in the British Virgin Islands. 

Established in 1995, VP Bank's branch in the British Virgin Islands has grown to become the leading private bank in the region. Located in the heart of Road Town, Tortola, VP Bank (BVI) Ltd offers a comprehensive range of private banking services to individuals, intermediaries, and asset managers. As the only private bank in the British Virgin Islands, VP Bank (BVI) Ltd is committed to providing bespoke investment and asset management services, supported by the expertise of the VP Bank Group. VP Bank (BVI) Ltd is also the leading quality property financer in the BVI, providing mortgages and construction loans for residential and commercial property in the territory. 

Marcel Tschanz, CEO of VP Bank (BVI) Ltd: "We are proud to have been a trusted partner for our clients for 30 years. This anniversary is a testament to our ongoing commitment to excellence and innovation. We look forward to continuing our successful journey with our clients in the years to come." To mark the anniversary, VP Bank (BVI) Ltd invited guests to come and celebrate. Urs Monstein, Group CEO of VP Bank, Adrian Schneider, Head of Region Liechtenstein & BVI, Patrick Bont, Chief Risk Officer, and Felix Brill, Chief Investment Officer, travelled from Liechtenstein to review the past 30 years together with the guests.