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Repairs underway at Windy...The Ministry of Communication and Works has advanced repairs on the Windy Hill Road leading into Carrot...
November 19, 2024 at 8:10 AM -
BVIPA to build new cargo ...The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) will construct a new general cargo facility at Port Purcell next year,...
November 19, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
Opposition should remove ...Commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has warned Opposition members in the House of Assembly...
November 19, 2024 at 7:39 AM
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Governor assents to Public Service Management Act
The government announced via Facebook yesterday, November 18, that Governor Daniel Pruce has assented to the Public Service Management Act. This new legislation aims to modernise and enhance the efficiency of the territory’s public...
November 19, 2024 at 7:34 AM -
RDA seeks consultants for road designs
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is inviting consultancy firms to assist in enhancing the BVI’s road infrastructure. The request comes weeks after the government acquired a $100 million loan aimed at bolstering...
November 19, 2024 at 7:30 AM -
Premier open to working with Lorna Smith on financial services
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed openness to collaborating with former Deputy Premier and Financial Services Minister Lorna Smith on financial services and other shared interests despite her recent dismissal from his administration. In...
November 18, 2024 at 11:08 AM
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Tourism challenges land BVI on Fodor’s 2025 ‘No List’
The BVI has been included in ‘Fodor’s No List 2025’, a publication highlighting destinations facing significant challenges due to tourism pressures. The annual list aims to draw attention to popular locations struggling with...
November 18, 2024 at 7:31 AM -
Cabinet approves Social Protection policy
Cabinet has approved the long-awaited Social Protection Policy after the Health Ministry announced its completion earlier this year. The new development, announced late last week, highlights a renewed focus on providing financial...
November 18, 2024 at 6:37 AM -
BVIAA launching Green Initiative for sustainable airport operations
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) is launching a Green Airport Initiative aimed at positioning the BVIAA as a leader in sustainable airport practices. During his recent budget address, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley highlighted the initiative’s...
November 18, 2024 at 6:11 AM
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Two arrested at sea for gun and ammo possession
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) arrested two men who were reportedly found in possession of an illegal gun and ammunition during a routine patrol near Frenchman’s Cay on Thursday, November 14. Richard Baronville,...
November 18, 2024 at 6:09 AM -
Premier: BVI educators now among best paid in the region
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that educators in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) now rank among the highest-paid in the region following a recent compensation review. During his 2025 budget address,...
November 15, 2024 at 1:37 PM -
Cabinet accepts outline case for airport expansion
The Terrance B Lettsome International Airport expansion has moved closer to reality, with Cabinet approving a strategic outline case that sets out options for the project, including a proposed runway length of 7,000 feet to meet...
November 15, 2024 at 7:53 AM
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Things slipped through the crack because of COI reforms — Willock
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock blamed the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms for neglected and delayed infrastructure projects in the territory, arguing that things lapsed as the government focused on COI implementation. Speaking...
November 15, 2024 at 7:43 AM -
Ralph O’Neal Admin Complex to get $4M injection
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that another $4 million was allocated to expedite the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex (RTOAC) restoration, now slated for completion in 2025. Premier Wheatley suggested the funding...
November 15, 2024 at 6:57 AM -
HLSCC to host 2-day event series for Culture and Tourism Month
The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) will host two days of vibrant activities on November 20 and 21 to commemorate Culture and Tourism Month, showcasing the rich heritage and traditions of the Virgin Islands. On Wednesday,...
November 15, 2024 at 6:04 AM
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Premier’s frequent travel was unsettling — Lorna Smith
Former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith levelled strong criticism at Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley over his frequent travel outside the territory, arguing that it distracted from crucial issues on the ground. Smith’s recent statement described...
November 14, 2024 at 7:54 AM -
Governor approves law for ‘residency by birth’
Governor Daniel Pruce has officially assented to the Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2024, which includes provisions for granting Residence Status to children born in the BVI to non-Belonger parents. Under the new legislation,...
November 14, 2024 at 7:46 AM -
Do you know the warning signs driving youngsters to join gangs?
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has outlined factors driving young individuals, especially males, into gang involvement amid a recent notice regarding a gun-carrying group of youngsters called the ‘Money Boys’ gang. The...
November 14, 2024 at 7:31 AM
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MALE president urges community to tackle gang surge
Henderson Tittle, President of Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (MALE), has called for a unified community effort to arrest the BVI’s surge in gang violence. Speaking on ZBVI radio recently, Tittle expressed deep concern over...
November 14, 2024 at 7:20 AM -
BVI to roll out beach management plans modelled on Long Bay project
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that in 2025, several of the British Virgin Islands’ beaches will be managed through new plans inspired by the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach Management Project. During his budget address...
November 14, 2024 at 6:12 AM -
Smith pens letter declining Junior Minister role, questions Premier’s leadership
Lorna Smith has confirmed she was offered a junior ministerial position for Financial Services following her dismissal as Deputy Premier and outlined her reasons for rejecting the role. In an October 28 response letter to Premier Natalio...
November 13, 2024 at 12:08 PM
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RVIPF cites lack of anti-gang laws in BVI as gang violence escalates
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has highlighted challenges in arresting individuals solely based on gang affiliations due to the absence of anti-gang legislation in the territory. On Tuesday, November 12, the RVIPF alerted...
November 13, 2024 at 8:21 AM -
Premier confirms no-confidence vote caused Smith’s removal
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that the primary reason for dismissing former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith was uncertainty over whether she would support his government in a no-confidence motion brought by the Opposition in...
November 13, 2024 at 8:09 AM -
Over 100 CCTV cameras to be installed across Tortola
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced plans to have over 100 CCTV cameras operational across Tortola by the end of 2024 to enhance security. In a statement on Tuesday, November 12, the RVIPF shared updates on...
November 13, 2024 at 8:00 AM
