Concerns from some residents about an unfamiliar aircraft spotted the BVI’s airspace yesterday have been eased after an explanation was presented by the Governor’s Office. Several residents commented throughout the day about the sighting of the unusual aircraft, with some […]

Labour Minister, Lorna Smith, has dismissed concerns that there will be any harm caused to the BVI’s labour force if the government ultimately decides to remove a visa requirement in place for Guyanese nationals to the BVI. “I see no […]

Deputy Premier and Trade Minister Lorna Smith has underscored Guyana’s discovery of oil and its stratospheric economic rise in recent years as being behind the BVI’s quest to bolster trade relations with the South American country. Smith, along with a […]

As the society continues to debate the “feathers and flesh” that were on display at the recently concluded emancipation festivities, some officials have signalled that the BVI could learn from the Guyanese, who were fully clothed during their Emancipation celebrations. […]

Local experts are examining the implications of an impending global tax that could affect profits in some sections of the financial services industry. The tax is being pushed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and would see […]

Sargassum seaweed is once again paying its annual visit to the Virgin Islands, causing much disruption in the tourism and fishing industries. Residents who like to enjoy the beaches at this time of year are also being affected by the […]

The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has moved to pre-qualify contractors for a second time in recent months for the construction of the new West End (WE) Ferry Terminal after the first attempt proved unsuccessful. The agency said it is […]

As the debate continues to rage over how persons should dress and conduct themselves during Rise & Shine and parade events during the annual Emancipation Festival, cultural icon Eileene Parsons has once again condemned the obscenity that is usually on […]

Governor John Rankin has expressed concern over an unresolved issue where family members of certain officials serve on statutory boards. He said this could potentially present a conflict of interest. The Governor recently highlighted inconsistencies in practices across statutory boards […]

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has highlighted the negative impacts the financial services sector has on local businesses owned by residents. The financial services sector is one of the two main economic pillars of the Virgin Islands. But Skelton said leaders […]