In an effort to expand the BVI’s crypto currency and financial technology services, Minister of Financial Services Lorna Smith has announced a new conference that will attract a number of stakeholders in the fintech sector. Cryptocurrencies are virtual assets while […]

A Florida High Court judge has agreed to move the start date for the drug and money laundering trial for former premier of the Virgin Islands, Andrew Fahie, who was meant to stand trial in mid-July. Fahie, 52, is charged with one […]

Residents who’ve been enjoying beaches across the territory have been reporting the presence of some strange marine creatures resembling jellyfish. In light of the public fears, officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources have appealed for calm in the community, […]

Amid reports that the home belonging to Dameon Percival is set to be auctioned, members of the public have started donating funds to help the outspoken talk show host keep the property. According to reports, roughly $30,000 needs to be […]

The government awarded a contract of $511,786.97 yesterday, June 27 to BioSafe Treatment & Septic Solutions as part of the ongoing East End/Long Look (EE/LL) sewerage project.  The contract was for the construction of inspection chamber wet wells and the […]

After a productive workshop involving key stakeholders, the Ministry of Health and Social Development has announced the completion of the Virgin Islands Social Protection Policy and Action Plan. The Health Ministry announced the breakthrough in a release yesterday, June 27. […]

The government has received a report about how the House of Assembly distributed financial assistance grants during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to a post-meeting statement from Cabinet’s June 7 meeting, the report is now expected to be shared with members […]

Governor John Rankin said he is awaiting a formal proposal from the Ministry of Health before moving forward with an initiative to introduce electronic tags for inmates at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut. That initiative could possibly see a significant […]

The government has announced a major shift in the way work permit processing will be done by the Department of Labour & Workforce Development moving forward. In a release issued yesterday, June 26, the government said effective immediately, employers, agents, […]

The controversial Non-stop Concert is just days away, yet there is no word on the amount of money that has been spent on preparation for the event so far. Events Manager at the BVI Tourist Board, Dirk Walters appeared on […]