The Waste Management Department has revealed that it has received the vital parts for the Pockwood Pond incinerator as the territory works to bring this essential machinery back online. Director of the Waste Management Department Marcus Solomon said transfer arms […]
Archive for November, 2023
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$1.9M set aside for new agri and fishing complex
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has advised that nearly $2 million has been allocated for the construction of the much-anticipated Agriculture and Fisheries Complex. “My government is committed to building the Virgin Islands Agriculture and Fisheries Complex in Paraquita Bay, which […]
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Residents tired of false hope, says Penn
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn described the Premier’s budget speech this week as being filled with flowery words and false hope. “We heard a lot of good talk, a lot of good talk, but we need to see where – […]
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Why not just fix the Trade Department?
Talk show host Damion Grange has questioned the need for the Virgin Islands Trade Commission after its implementation was recently delayed by Labour and Trade Minister Lorna Smith. The Trade Commission Act was brought into force in November 2022 and […]
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Digicel celebrates 15 years in the BVI!
Digicel is celebrating 15 years in the British Virgin Islands with a day of gifting and surprises for customers. This Friday, November 24, customers can take advantage of various Digicel deals and promotions. Over the past 15 years, Digicel has established itself as the preferred […]
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Significant infrastructural improvements ahead
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has promised to improve the territory’s infrastructure significantly in the coming months, disclosing that his government intends to spend millions of dollars on planned roadworks and other infrastructure projects. “Our people deserve good infrastructure. There is […]
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UN approves plans for historic global tax reform
After months of debate and pushback from wealthy nations, countries at the United Nations adopted a resolution yesterday to begin the process of establishing a global tax framework that would cause wealthy individuals to pay more taxes. The resolution was […]
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Gang related? How a teen sustained multiple stab wounds
It seems there is an uptick in gang-related feuds among teens in the territory. BVI News has received information that an 18-year-old young man was attacked and seriously injured by one of his peers earlier this week. It’s understood that […]
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Where is the meat? Turnbull blasts budget
Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has deplored the absence of substance in the Premier’s budget presented earlier this week and criticised the government for not presenting enough relief for the people of the territory. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley presented […]
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Gov’t looks to improve wages amid limited revenues
In the face of dwindling revenues for the government, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has promised to improve wages for public servants in the territory. Premier Wheatley presented a reduced budget when compared with the figures announced last year and noted […]