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Governance reform shows m...Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that recent governance reforms demonstrate the BVI’s maturity...
December 26, 2024 at 9:32 AM -
Social Security assistanc...Residents relying on Social Security assistance can expect an increase in their monthly benefits starting...
December 25, 2024 at 10:14 AM -
Fireman on gun charges gr...A 25-year-old fireman was granted $50,000 signed bail on Tuesday, December 24, after appearing before...
December 24, 2024 at 2:28 PM
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Public reacts to BVIBA’s crackdown on minimum card spending fees
Residents have taken to social media to share their reactions to a notice issued by the BVI Banks Association (BVIBA) on December 10, 2024, regarding compliance with card transaction policies. The BVIBA cautioned merchants against...
December 24, 2024 at 7:59 AM -
Gov’t to raise procurement threshold from $10K to $25K
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer said the government has decided to increase the procurement threshold from $10,000 to $25,000. The adjustment seeks to improve efficiency in completing smaller projects while addressing...
December 24, 2024 at 7:36 AM -
Premier apologises for minimum wage fiasco
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has apologised to workers and business owners for deferring a long-awaited minimum wage increase, acknowledging the widespread inconvenience caused by delays in implementing the policy. During the budget...
December 24, 2024 at 7:20 AM
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Walwyn slams Trellis Bay ‘matchbox’ rest stop
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has blasted the recently commissioned Trellis Bay Rest Stop on Beef Island, describing it as inadequate and unfit for purpose. Walwyn’s comments come amid ongoing discussions about the facility’s...
December 24, 2024 at 6:23 AM -
Job evaluation coming for public service roles
The Office of the Deputy Governor has announced a job evaluation project for the public service. According to a media release issued on Monday, December 23, the project will assess the relative value of roles within the public service...
December 24, 2024 at 6:08 AM -
We are driving up the cost of construction — Penn
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has raised serious concerns about the escalating construction costs in the BVI, describing the situation as unsustainable and detrimental to the everyday person. During the recent budget...
December 23, 2024 at 7:29 AM
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Gov’t mulls BVIEC and Water & Sewerage merger
The government is considering a potential merger of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water & Sewerage Department (WSD) to improve efficiency and service delivery. Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer announced...
December 23, 2024 at 7:23 AM -
Our economy continues to flourish – Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the BVI continues to have a flourishing economy, countering critics who have argued that it is “flat on its back.” Speaking during the recent budget debate in the House of Assembly, the Premier...
December 23, 2024 at 7:18 AM -
de Castro defends introduction of robotics in primary schools
Minister for Education, Sharie de Castro, defended the government’s plan to introduce robotics in primary schools, calling it a step towards making learning more interactive for students. During her address in the House of Assembly...
December 23, 2024 at 6:38 AM
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Premier blames ‘negativity’ for BVI’s inclusion on Fodor’s ‘No List’
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that a combination of negative press and bad public feedback led to the British Virgin Islands being included on Fodor’s 2025 “No List,” which highlights destinations that...
December 20, 2024 at 8:52 AM -
Premier: We will write off BVIHSA’s debt
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced plans to write off nearly $20 million owed to the government by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). Dr Wheatley indicated that this would improve the Authority’s financial standing...
December 20, 2024 at 7:44 AM -
Premier to critics: If other countries are so better, why not leave BVI?
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley suggested that critics of the BVI economy should return to living elsewhere in the Caribbean and not flock to the BVI’s shores. During the budget debate wrap-up in the House of Assembly yesterday, Dr Wheatley...
December 20, 2024 at 7:39 AM
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$20M budget blunder not being investigated
Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith revealed that no investigation had been launched into the $20 million budget error disclosed by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley in August this year. Speaking in the House of Assembly on...
December 20, 2024 at 7:21 AM -
Lorna Smith to launch financial services boot camp in 2025
Former Financial Services Minister Lorna Smith has announced plans to launch a financial services boot camp programme early in 2025. Speaking during the 2025 budget debate in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, Smith...
December 20, 2024 at 6:50 AM -
Tourists have nothing to do! Other islands eating our lunch — Fraser
Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has expressed frustration over the lack of engaging activities for tourists arriving in the territory. During the budget debate in the House of Assembly yesterday, Fraser painted a vivid picture of visitors...
December 19, 2024 at 8:02 AM
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Lorna Smith decries postponement of wage increase as “immoral”
Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has condemned the recent postponement of the minimum wage increase, calling the delay “immoral.” Speaking during the 2025 budget debate in the House of Assembly (HOA) on Wednesday,...
December 19, 2024 at 6:49 AM -
Why is government’s travel budget so close to road work budget?
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey Mather raised concerns during the 2025 budget debate about the similarity between the budget allocations for travel and road works. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, December...
December 19, 2024 at 6:45 AM -
BVI economy ‘on its back’ — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has argued that the BVI economy is “flat on its back”. He insisted that there are no apparent plans to revive it and declared that nothing is in the government’s budget for the territory’s...
December 19, 2024 at 6:32 AM
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It’s not all bad news in the economy
Despite the ‘doom and gloom’ rhetoric from Opposition members about the budget, First District Representative Dr Karl Dawson has highlighted encouraging signs of growth in the BVI. During yesterday’s House of Assembly...
December 19, 2024 at 6:24 AM -
PHOTO OF DAY: Rotary holiday surprise!
The Rotary Club of Central Tortola recently hosted its annual Christmas toy giveaway, delighting more than one hundred children in attendance. Rotary President Annill Daniel was present to personally deliver gifts, bringing smiles...
December 18, 2024 at 4:33 PM -
RVIPF probes Facebook video allegedly inciting political violence
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a Facebook video allegedly promoting violence as a form of political expression. In a statement on Wednesday, December 18, the RVIPF confirmed awareness...
December 18, 2024 at 4:09 PM
