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Archive for November, 2023

The incinerator/waste facility at Pockwood Pond on Tortola.

Vital parts finally procured to bring incinerator back online

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 […]

by / on November 24, 2023 at 7:23 AM /
$1.9M set aside for new agri and fishing complex

$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 […]

by / on November 24, 2023 at 6:41 AM /
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn

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 – […]

by / on November 24, 2023 at 6:32 AM /
The building that houses the Department of Trade, Investment, Promotion & Consumer Affairs.

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 […]

by / on November 24, 2023 at 6:11 AM /
Digicel celebrates 15 years in the BVI!

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 […]

by / on November 23, 2023 at 2:28 PM /
Significant infrastructural improvements ahead

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 […]

by / on November 23, 2023 at 7:29 AM /
The United Nations flag

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 […]

by / on November 23, 2023 at 7:22 AM /
Gang related? How a teen sustained multiple stab wounds

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 […]

by / on November 23, 2023 at 7:12 AM /
Second District where Jost Van Dyke is located, Melvin 'Mitch' Turnbull.

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 […]

by / on November 23, 2023 at 7:03 AM /
Premier Wheatley

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 […]

by / on November 23, 2023 at 6:46 AM /