Although residents have been calling for long-term infrastructure repairs, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that his government will be issuing a $500,000 contingency warrant to the Public Works Department to repair damage caused by Tropical Storm Philippe. The Premier […]
Archive for October, 2023
Premier to discuss plan for possibility of ‘active school shooter’
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has promised to discuss, with Education Minister Sharie de Castro, the prospect of implementing protocols for a potential school shooting in the territory. Premier Wheatley made the comment in the wake of a violent incident that […]
Cellphones, weapons seized inside HM Prison
Information reaching our news centre indicates that there may be a need to beef up security at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut. Our news centre has learned that the authorities recently recovered a number of banned items including cell […]
Review of Paraquita Bay farmland use underway
The government has made good on a promise to assess farmlands at the Paraquita Bay Estate in order to ensure that the plots are being used efficiently and for their intended purpose. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley previously commented that farmlands […]
BVI gets funds to assist with damage from TS Philippe
The BVI has received US$552,297 through the Caribbean Catastrophe Risk Insurance Facility (CCRIF) to assist with post-Philippe recovery efforts. It is not yet clear how the BVI government will choose to use these funds, in light of the extensive damage […]
Public service leaders complete customer service course
The public service has announced that customer service leaders have completed the “Train the Trainer Customer Service Course,” facilitated by Virgin Atlantic Limited. The training was conducted through the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute and engaged individuals in sessions […]
BVI airports closing as Hurricane Tammy passes
The following is a media release from the BVI Airports Authority. Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Mr Kurt Menal is informing the travelling public of the following airport closures today October 21 as a result of Hurricane Tammy […]
We should only have deceased nat’l heroes! The dead can’t screw up
Persons awarded the title of BVI National Hero should already be deceased, Third District Representative Julian Fraser has suggested. Fraser gave that indication as lawmakers debated the list of persons in the House of Assembly that were selected for the […]
Our economy is not in a slump!
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has moved to defend the BVI economy, stating that there is enough activity to prove that the territory is financially stable and isn’t headed for a crash. At a recent press conference, media owner and political […]
BVI hospital gets praises from St Lucia’s Health Minister
The Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital (DOSH) has received high praises for its processes and level of care from the St Lucian Minister for Health, Wellness & Elderly Affairs, Moses Jn. Baptiste. Minister Baptiste recently visited the hospital during an […]
