With an expected increase in electricity consumption this festive season, the government has announced a fuel surcharge relief initiative that will directly benefit residential customers of the BVI Electricty Corporation (BVIEC). The government said it will cover half of the […]

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has pledged to support the BVI government in its work to expand the Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. It’s unclear whether the FCDO’s support will be monetary or just […]

Labour Minister, Lorna Smith, said a local businessman has expressed an interest in partially funding tuition for local students interested in pursuing agricultural studies in Guyana. Smith gave that indication at a press conference recently following her return from a […]

Local law firm Harneys has announced that they are now accepting applications for scholarships valued at up to $30,000 per academic year. The scholarships are being offered to diligent young BVIslanders and belongers who aspire to pursue a legal or […]

The Government of the Virgin Islands has offered the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) a $50,000 grant as the territory’s young athletes get ready to compete at the CARIFTA Games set for April 8 to 10 in Nassau, The Bahamas. The […]

Despite crossing the floor to become a member of the Opposition in the House of Assembly, former Minister for Health & Social Development Carvin Malone said he will still be available to lend a hand of support to the ministry […]

Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Marlon Penn said the BVI is in a significant battle with the current surge in COVID-19 cases and has offered prayerful support to persons experiencing loss at this time. The territory has experienced at […]

Opposition legislator Julian Fraser has expressed that he believes the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) is constructive in its efforts to improve governance in the BVI and said he is ‘all in’, regarding his support for the work being done. […]

A new public pound is expected to provide much-needed relief for residents who encounter stray animals on their property and serves as a response to the growing number of roaming livestock across the BVI. Deputy Premier and Agriculture Minister Dr […]

Judges who serve on the bench of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) will now benefit from better retirement packages with the passage of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court Judicial Officers Pensions Act, 2021. The House of Assembly effortlessly passed […]