The BVI has ranked number one on the Corporate Tax Index (2021) — a ranking published biennially by global watchdog, Tax Justice Network (TJN). The new report comes as the BVI government gets ready to pass new laws to tackle […]
Archive for March, 2021
Let’s consider facilitating overseas nationals in voting remotely
Territorial At-Large Representative, Neville Smith is suggesting the BVI create a way that allows nationals overseas to vote during a General Election without having to journey back home. He made that suggestion while contributing to the debate on the Electronic […]
Parents urged to stop bashing teachers online
President of the BVI Teachers’ Union, Tammy Henry has cautioned parents to refrain from bashing educators online as this negatively affects children’s behaviour in the classroom. She said the morale of some teachers tend to decrease when they see negative […]
RVIPF rolls out crime-mapping technology
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has rolled out a system in which crime in the British Virgin Islands is mapped based on the geographical location where it occurs. The interactive mapping platform will produce various data including the […]
UPDATE: Bill that allows persons to do business with gov’t anywhere passes
This story has been updated Premier Andrew Fahie has introduced a piece of legislation that will allow persons to do business with the government from anywhere in the world. This bill is titled the Electronic Filing Act, 2019 and has now […]
Cry for trade! Not all our children have to be doctors and lawyers
One senior educator has said the BVI’s education system has become “elitist”, due to the prevailing mindset among parents that students have to become lawyers, doctors and professionals in the science and technology fields. Deputy Principal of the Elmore Stoutt […]
Here’s why the Premier is wary about revealing gov’t plans
Amid calls for a comprehensive plan to revive the ailing economy, Premier Andrew Fahie said he is hesitant to reveal all his plans as he remains wary of those who want his government to fail. “Sometimes when I hear them […]
Shipping registry to become statutory body, economic pillar
With hopes of turning the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) into an economic pillar for the territory, Premier Andrew Fahie has announced plans to make VISR a government statutory body. Fahie made the announcement at a press conference on Monday, […]
Crooks target tools! Police report spike in theft of these items
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting a spike in the number of tool thefts in the British Virgin Islands. Police say this marks the second consecutive week they’ve had to raise an alarm about such occurrences and […]
18 duffle bags of cocaine! Taximan now charged
Police have confirmed that the cocaine seized in Cane Garden Bay on Saturday amounted to more 500 kilograms. The drugs were found in 18 duffle bags inside the vehicle of 39-year-old taximan, Paul Hodge of the aforesaid community. He has […]
