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No more physical work per...The Labour Department will no longer accept physical applications for work permit renewals after October...
October 4, 2024 at 6:13 AM -
BVI unprepared for touris...Former Director of the BVI Tourist Board, Sharon Flax-Brutus, has raised concerns about the territory’s...
October 3, 2024 at 8:07 AM -
National Business Bureau ...Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has announced that the National Business Bureau (NBB) is fully operational...
October 3, 2024 at 8:00 AM
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RDA to become permanent body
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is transitioning into a permanent organisation, now to be called the Virgin Islands Development Agency (VIDA). The agency said in a recent release that the shift represents the...
October 3, 2024 at 7:55 AM -
Previous UK gov’t didn’t do enough to help BVI with climate funding
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley stated that he does not believe the previous UK government did enough to assist the territory with climate funding. During a press conference held on Monday, September 30, the Premier expressed confidence...
October 3, 2024 at 7:14 AM -
Use the bus stop to prevent traffic disruptions, residents told
The Director of the Taxi & Livery Commission, Jevaughn Parsons, has urged commuters using public transportation to utilise the newly installed bus stop at Market Square to prevent traffic disruptions. In an interview with the...
October 2, 2024 at 12:33 PM
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BVIHSA staff receive life support training to improve emergency care
Local healthcare professionals have underwent a weeklong training exercise on life support through a partnership with Back to Life Limited, a UK-based life support training company. According to a media release from the BVI Health...
October 2, 2024 at 7:55 AM -
Our economy is performing well, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reaffirmed that the BVI economy is performing well despite Opposition claims of slow revenue growth. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, the Premier highlighted the government’s achievements...
October 2, 2024 at 7:41 AM -
We can’t force loans from Social Security Board — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has made it clear that the government cannot force the state-owned Social Security Board (SSB) to lend money to fund public projects despite suggestions from members of the parliamentary Opposition. Since...
October 2, 2024 at 7:33 AM
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Rymer reassures residents over US dockworkers strike
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has reassured residents that the government is closely monitoring the ongoing dockworker strike in the United States and its potential impact on the territory. The strike, which affects...
October 2, 2024 at 7:00 AM -
Law enforcement officers receive ‘treatment in disaster’ training
Fifty law enforcement officers recently completed a certified Emergency Care and Treatment in Disasters Course facilitated by the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI). The one-week World Health Organization (WHO)...
October 2, 2024 at 6:20 AM -
Flow BVI welcomes Maria De Grads as its new General Manager
The following is a media release from telecoms company, Flow. C&W Communications, operators of the Flow, Flow Business, C&W Business, and BTC brands in the Caribbean, is pleased to announce the appointment of Maria De Grads...
October 1, 2024 at 1:36 PM
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Willock being considered for political advisor role?
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has declined to confirm whether former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) Julian Willock is or was being considered for a ministerial political advisor role within his government. BVI News received credible...
October 1, 2024 at 7:30 AM -
MOU in the works as Guyana granted visa-free travel to BVI
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that nationals of Guyana no longer require a visa to visit the British Virgin Islands (BVI). He also announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is being drafted between the two countries...
October 1, 2024 at 7:27 AM -
Is the Road Town Market Square a ‘white elephant’?
Territorial At-Large Representative and Deputy Speaker Stacey Mather has raised concerns about the government’s investment in Road Town Market Square, questioning whether the $1.5 million project, intended to revitalise the area...
October 1, 2024 at 7:16 AM
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Premier: Public healthcare is the solution to NHI woes
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that the BVI focus more on public institutions to address the growing challenge of financing healthcare, stressing that the costs are significant and can strain the territory’s budget. During...
October 1, 2024 at 7:12 AM -
VIP dropped the ball on UK loan — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn accused the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government of making a critical error by refusing the United Kingdom’s offer of a $426 million loan guarantee in 2019. The loan, intended to assist...
October 1, 2024 at 6:05 AM -
Premier details plan for $100M loan, tasking ministries to boost revenue
As the government prepares to acquire a $100 million loan for infrastructure development and other projects, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that he will task ministries with identifying ways to increase revenue. During a...
September 30, 2024 at 2:20 PM
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AUDIT: Political Advisor contracts undermine fair procurement
Auditor General Sonia Webster has raised serious concerns over the appointment of ministerial political advisors, citing their involvement as undermining the government’s procurement process. In her 2024 Audit Report on Major...
September 30, 2024 at 7:58 AM -
BVIEC says in-person bill payments continuing as a precaution
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has reassured customers that there has been no known breach of their online services, but they are still encouraging in-person payments as a precaution. In their latest update, BVIEC confirmed...
September 30, 2024 at 7:47 AM -
Education Minister questions Opposition tactics
Education Minister Sharie de Castro has condemned what she described as the Opposition’s tactics during a House of Assembly debate last week, accusing them of attempting to mislead the public about government procedures and timelines....
September 30, 2024 at 7:15 AM
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Mather flags unfinished D5 E-Zone project highlighted in AG’s report
Territorial At-Large Representative and Deputy Speaker Stacy Mather has raised concerns over the government’s unfinished District 5 Economic Zone (E-Zone) project in Huntum’s Ghut. The project remains incomplete despite years...
September 30, 2024 at 7:10 AM -
Governor’s Office extends Future Fund application deadline
The Governor’s Office has extended the deadline for applications to the Future Fund until October 11. Established by the UK government, the fund aims to promote youth empowerment and good governance, offering a total of...
September 30, 2024 at 6:30 AM -
$100M loan bill came to thwart our no-confidence vote — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has accused the government of introducing a resolution to borrow $100 million for infrastructural projects as a ploy to thwart an impending no-confidence motion from the Opposition. During...
September 27, 2024 at 7:48 AM
