Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has urged that locals must be treated well, regardless of whether the territory has to outsource some of its labour needs in order to accomplish its goals. Premier Wheatley was at the time speaking at a groundbreaking […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has opted to steer clear of efforts to demystify the ring of speculation that envelops the administrative leave of Commissioner of Her Majesty’s Customs, Wade Smith.  Smith was reportedly sent on administrative leave two weeks ago, but it […]

The Labour Arbitration Tribunal has suspended all hearings until a chairman is appointed to the post. This was confirmed by the Minister for Labour Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull. The previous post was occupied by local attorney Jamal Smith. He was appointed […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is currently away from the territory attending the inaugural African Caribbean Trade and Investment Forum. The inaugural event, being held under the theme: ‘One People. One Destiny. Uniting and Reimagining Our Future’, is taking place from […]

The following is a media release from the ZBVI Radio. Waking up early mornings to do research and phone-ins on time has paid off for ZBVI’s Quiz Kids. ZBVI recently recognised the accomplishments of the General Knowledge Quiz participants. The […]

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Armed Response Team charged a male and female with firearm and drug possession offences after a routine search […]

The Department of Labour will soon receive a Deputy Labour Commissioner to help relieve some of the burdens shouldered by the Labour Commissioner. This announcement was made at a press conference on Friday by Premier and Minister for Finance Dr […]

Following the approval of the second Schedule of Additional Provision (SAP) this year, the House of Assembly has decided to implement a new policy to not include ‘unrealistically predicted revenue streams’ to the annually budgetary process. Premier and Minister of […]

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) should be made to explain why its costs are so high, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley suggested recently.  The Premier’s statement came in response to a question about whether that entity will be investigated following growing […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has denied charges that he has simply been siding with Governor John Rankin on issues concerning the constitutional review; to the detriment of residents.  The Premier was accused at a recent press conference of not listening […]