BVI Olympians may soon be getting a financial boost for themselves and also to assist in promoting the territory in their travels. Making an announcement in the House of Assembly recently, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said: “The BVI Tourist Board […]
Archive for July, 2022
Newly crowned Miss BVI wants to spread awareness on sexual assault
The newly crowned Miss BVI, Jareena Penn said she will use her new platform to spread awareness about sexual assault in the territory. Speaking with BVI News after her coronation on Sunday, the new queen said it was something she […]
Int’l community tightening screws on local businesses — Fraser
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has suggested that the international community is making things more difficult for local businesses in the BVI. Speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) during the debate on the BVI Business Companies Amendment Act recently, […]
Belongership is a privilege not a right — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated categorically that residency in the Virgin Islands is a privilege and not a right so time spent in the territory cannot be the sole determining factor in granting Belonger status. In a live statement […]
Three illegal immigrants escape custody
Information reaching our news centre indicates that three illegal immigrants have managed to escape custody. A highly placed source informed BVI News that the three escapees were being held at a hotel in a room together at the time of […]
‘Police in Paradise’ video to be raised at Nat’l Security Council
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s (RVIPF) controversial video dubbed ‘Police in Paradise’ will be receiving extra scrutiny and may be the subject of even further investigations once officials meet in the National Security Council (NSC) early next month, Premier […]
7% remittance tax to be reduced to 3.5%
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that his Government of National Unity has decided to slash the tax on remittances by 50 percent. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the Premier said: “In a recent meeting […]
‘Good progress’ being made with direct US flights initiative
A government initiative that will see direct flights from the United States mainland to the BVI is making good progress, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has disclosed. “We’re engaged in discussion with airlines right now and you should be expecting an […]
Reduction on import taxes extended for three months
The reduction of Customs duty costs implemented by former Premier, Andrew Fahie months ago is being extended. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley made that announcement during a one-on-one press conference on Friday. “Cabinet earlier, this week, has agreed […]
Jareena Penn crowned Miss BVI 2022
Jareena Penn has been crowned Miss BVI 2022. Penn, crown last night, was the runner-up of last year’s competition placing second to Kathyln Archibald-Drew. Just last week, the Virgin Islands Festivals and Fairs Committee said only a coronation would happen […]
