A communication gap was identified as the main reason behind a recent standoff between the government and teachers at the Elmore Stoutt High School. Teachers at the school have reportedly promised not to engage in future industrial action unless they […]

As the territory continues to grapple with water woes, the government has announced that steps are being taken to make the Water and Sewerage Department a statutory body. Statutory bodies are still government agencies though they operate like private companies […]

Premier and Minister responsible for Climate Change, Dr Natalio Wheatley has called out rich nations that are contributing heavily to greenhouse gas emissions, stating that they need to be as ambitious as possible in meeting targets to reverse the ill […]

Ministers and heads of state from every region participated in a debate at the UN General Assembly on September 21, giving their backing for a new tax regime that will see the wealthy paying more taxes in their home countries. […]

Government officials have revealed that some locals believe that there are too many applicants being granted Belonger status in the territory. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development Joseph Smith-Abbott made that disclosure during the […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has strongly criticised the government for the sluggish progress of the Prospect Reef redevelopment project. Walwyn drew attention to the lamentable state of Prospect Reef in stark contrast to the thriving developments seen in other […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has once again blamed the state of the territory’s roads on previous administrations, saying past leaders failed to purchase vital parts for the asphalt plant that was needed for road repairs. The Premier gave the utterance […]

As the territory continues to be affected by sargassum, local fisherfolk are set to benefit from two pilot projects aimed at managing the seaweed which continues to visit the territory annually. The pilot projects — which will run for the […]

The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has issued a statement to distance itself from GAEA Investment, an online company claiming to offer clients access to various markets.  The FSC’s public statement aims to safeguard customers, creditors, and individuals who may […]

A chlorine leak forced the evacuation of staff at the Water and Sewerage (WSD) and Public Works Departments (PWD) compound in Baughers Bay yesterday. Fire Chief Zebalon McLean said there were a few canisters of chlorine that were exposed to […]