Questions have been raised over whether elected officials in the BVI can ever truly be held accountable without laws explicitly designed for achieving this purpose. Panellists at a recent constitutional forum discussed the next steps following the recent constitutional review exercise and explored the […]

Third District Representative Julian Fraser recently raised the issue of exploitation in the BVI and concluded that it would always exist in the labour market. He urged lawmakers to represent their constituents fully and bring their labour concerns to the […]

It seems the territory will be deepening its relationship with American Airlines and there are indications that the airline could be preparing to fly a slightly bigger plane to the BVI later this year. American Airlines commenced direct flights from […]

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has joined the call of international negotiators for an ambitious, comprehensive, and all-encompassing United Nations treaty on plastics. The call is for a treaty that addresses issues related to the whole lifecycle of […]

The public is being asked to help find Monica Marcela Pineda of Colombia. Pineda travelled to the territory via cruise ship Norwegian Sky on Sunday, April 28 and has neither returned to the ship nor departed the territory legally. The […]

A prominent community figure has argued that corruption allegations may have obstructed the movement for constitutional reform and enhanced self-determination in the BVI. Accusations of unethical practices have undermined public trust and obstructed the territory’s path to more autonomy, but residents were urged to dismiss […]

Former House of Assembly Speaker Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe has reignited the debate surrounding the territory’s Register of Interests (ROI) Act.  During a recent constitutional reform forum at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Moses-Scatliffe insisted the law should extend beyond elected officials […]

A Miami judge has deferred the sentencing hearing for confessed former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard for the final time. Maynard, who confessed to being involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy led by former Premier Andrew Fahie, had […]

Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has said there is an increase in positive reviews from residents who get services from public officers.  The Deputy Governor’s Office has implemented several mechanisms to improve the customer service offered by public officers, an issue the public […]

There are indications that health professionals are seeing a downturn in the number of parents who are choosing to vaccinate their children in the BVI. Vaccinations are an effective tool that has prevented many deadly diseases globally. However, it has always been […]