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Ronnie needs to be more vocal as Opposition Leader, says Mather
Outspoken Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Budda” Mather has expressed that Ronnie Skelton needs to be more vocal in his position as Opposition Leader. Mather told the Cut Deep talk show that he’s already...
May 7, 2024 at 7:26 AM -
BVI elected reps have good media presence — Governor
Governor Daniel Pruce has stated that since his arrival in the BVI, he has noticed that BVI elected representatives use various media platforms to make themselves available to journalists and the regular public. BVI elected representatives...
May 7, 2024 at 7:18 AM -
Elmore Stoutt High School resumes in-person learning
After a switch to remote learning last Friday due to incidents of student misconduct, Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has reopened for in-person classes. The decision to temporarily close the school was made in collaboration with...
May 6, 2024 at 8:30 AM
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Education Minister slams ‘misinformation’
Education Minister Sharie deCastro has asked Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Budda” Mather to “stop suggesting inaccuracies” and make himself available for meaningful discussions with her ministry. DeCastro’s...
May 6, 2024 at 6:31 AM -
SMITH: Revive horse racing or lose your seat!
After copping the 2024 Governor’s Cup in St Thomas, local horse racing veteran Lesmore Smith bragged that the BVI can draw bigger crowds than the USVI and urged the government to revive the sport or risk losing their seat. Horse...
May 6, 2024 at 6:26 AM -
Republic Bank extends ‘continued support’ to resolve customer concerns
The following is a media release from Republic Bank Limited. Republic Bank confirms that, as a result of a technical issue stemming from our conversion exercise, some of our customers’ accounts were not debited in a timely manner...
May 6, 2024 at 6:15 AM
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Crime strategy effective but there are law enforcement deficiencies
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed confidence in the BVI’s crime strategy even as concerns mount over increasing incidents of violent crime in the territory. Dr Wheatley gave that indication while responding to Opposition...
May 6, 2024 at 6:13 AM -
BVI’s first local Police Commissioner Vernon Malone passes away
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is in mourning following the death of its first local Commissioner of Police, Vernon Malone, who passed away recently at the age of 76. Malone, who dedicated a large portion of his life...
May 6, 2024 at 6:03 AM -
UPDATE: Beef Island Airport reopens after “bomb threat”
The Beef Island Airport has now reopened following a bomb threat at the facility. It resumed normal operations at 7:30 pm on Sunday, May 5, the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) stated. Head of the BVIAA Kurt Menal said the decision to...
May 5, 2024 at 6:46 AM
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Flow customers reminded of easy online bill payment pptions
In keeping with its focus on providing an improved customer experience, Flow is reminding customers of its easy bill payment options. Acting Country Manager, Lyndon Hodge noted, “Customers are advised that bill payments are...
May 3, 2024 at 1:53 PM -
ESHS switches to remote learning after misconduct incidents
The Elmore Stoutt High School said it will be switching to remote learning today Friday, May 3, 2024, following incidents of extreme misconduct which occurred on campus earlier this week. The decision to activate the school’s remote...
May 3, 2024 at 9:45 AM -
Public funds spent, but vendor names kept secret
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley declined to provide the names of vendors who worked on Virgin Islands festival activities in 2022 and 2023, citing a need to protect their identity. The Premier refused after Eighth District Representative...
May 3, 2024 at 8:03 AM
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Fraser wants proof UK withdrew loan guarantee offer
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has urged Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to officially confirm whether the UK has withdrawn a $426 million loan guarantee previously extended to the BVI. The veteran lawmaker’s plea comes...
May 3, 2024 at 6:38 AM -
BVI should become a full member of CARICOM
Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has said he believes the BVI would benefit more from becoming a full member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Currently, the BVI is an associate member of CARICOM and would need the approval...
May 3, 2024 at 6:24 AM -
Mather bemoans “power hungry” attitude of elected reps
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Budda” Mather has stated that all elected leaders are concerned about holding higher positions in government, adding that this attitude is preventing them from working together...
May 3, 2024 at 6:06 AM
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Norwegian cruise cancellations a potential slowdown for tourism
Marketing Manager at the BVI Ports Authority, Natasha Chalwell, expressed disappointment after Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled five scheduled calls by the Norwegian Breakaway between May and June. While the cancellations occur during...
May 2, 2024 at 8:15 AM -
Cline protests government spending on Music Fest site
Prominent clergyman John Cline staged a one-man protest yesterday, expressing outrage over the government’s spending on preparations for the upcoming BVI Music Fest. Cline argued that thousands of dollars are being wasted...
May 2, 2024 at 7:30 AM -
Premier on sewerage project: Nothing will stop me!
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has vowed to finally address the longstanding sewerage problems plaguing the Seventh and Eighth districts. The East End/Long Look Sewerage Project is a critical infrastructure development that has faced...
May 2, 2024 at 6:15 AM
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UPDATE: Governor approves census penalties
Director of the Central Statistics Office Raymond Phillips has revealed that the Governor has empowered Phillips’ office to issue tickets to persons who withhold census data from enumerators. Enumerators have been in the field...
May 2, 2024 at 6:10 AM -
BVI advocates for climate resilience funding
The BVI recently rallied support for itself and 12 other small Caribbean states, saying they remain in need of financing to address sustainable development and climate resilience. The BVI and the 12 Caribbean nations are Associate...
May 2, 2024 at 6:03 AM -
Immigration Department worried over runaway cruise passengers
Concerns are mounting within the Immigration Department and the BVI Ports Authority following a string of incidents where cruise ship passengers have failed to return to their ships after arriving in the territory. The issue centres...
May 1, 2024 at 7:56 AM