Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Health Ministers Meeting this week that it is essential for the BVI to actively participate in addressing its unique challenges and protect its interests in relevant […]
Archive for October, 2023
Post-Philippe woes: Are you being affected by mould?
Following the flooding and damage caused by Tropical Storm Philippe, the community is advised to take the necessary steps to prevent the growth of mould inside buildings, especially residential premises. The issue of mould became a big problem in commercial […]
Group dominance a key consideration in Belongership policy
The prospect of groups with other national origins becoming the dominant group in the BVI has been highlighted by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley as one of the key considerations to be examined in shaping the government’s policy on granting residence […]
UK shouldn’t impose its same-sex views on BVI
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that the United Kingdom (UK), in framing legislation that affects the BVI, should not impose its own views on same-sex marriage on the territory. The Premier expressed recently that this is one of several […]
We’re not the only ones prone to flooding
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reminded residents that recent flooding and damage that resulted from tropical Storm Philippe is not unique to the BVI and is similar to challenges other countries are facing. “I don’t want persons to see it […]
Green VI contributes to waste management
Amid increased concerns about the ill-effects of improper waste management in the territory, the Department of Waste Management has announced that they’ve received a recycling equipment from Green VI. “We recently received a Ford F450 Dump Truck and a glass […]
Education Ministry calls out ‘misinformation’ after ESHS fracas
The Education Ministry has expressed regret at the level of misinformation that circulated after an incident at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) led persons to believe there were armed individuals on the campus. “Regrettably, there has been some misinformation […]
Alarming: Over 300 struck by cancer in 3 years
There’s a serious problem in Nature’s Little Secret. BVI News has received information from a local oncologist which indicates that the territory may be in the midst of a cancer crisis. Dr.Erole McLean Hobdy is a USVI-based physician who has […]
Security review and more patrols ordered after shooting, school fight
Officials of the National Security Council (NSC) have promised once again to step up security measures in the territory in the wake of yet another brazen daylight shooting. The NSC met in an emergency meeting yesterday, October 9 to review […]
ESHS bans scooters after major fracas at school
The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) has now implemented a ban on scooters, warning that students will no longer be allowed to arrive on campus using that mode of transportation. While it is not immediately clear whether the ban only […]
