Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Lorna Smith, recently highlighted that the jurisdiction is strongly committed to fighting fraud and other financial crimes that affect offshore hubs around the world. The Minister made the declaration while delivering the keynote address […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has put the cost of housing and repatriating illegal migrants in the millions of dollars, adding that the issue will continue to be a challenge for the BVI. Dozens of illegal migrants were apprehended in the territory in […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has accused the government of being out of step with the needs of the people. According to Walwyn, lawmakers need to visit communities themselves even though it may be a lot of work. “It is the way that you […]

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has said operators have been experiencing “some teething pains” with the new asphalt plant that arrived last year to improve the road conditions in the territory. The plant is being operated by the Public Works […]

Despite cries from Opposition members and some residents that the government needs to do more in all areas of the territory, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed that the BVI is getting ready to go to the next level of […]

Territorial At-Large (AL) Representative Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather pleaded with lawmakers in the House of Assembly to set aside political differences and work together to address pressing issues facing Virgin Islanders. Mather emphasised the struggles of residents who he said are […]

Officials have refuted claims that a sewerage overflow near the East End Police Station was the real reason behind its sudden closure last week. Premier and Seventh District Dr Natalio Wheatley disclosed that officers at the station expressed concern through […]

Governor Daniel Pruce yesterday assured the territory that he is doing well, after dislocating his shoulder sometime last week. On the Governor’s official Facebook page, Pruce was pictured wearing a cast and a smile as he thanked the staff at […]

First District Representative Dr Karl Dawson urged constituents to hold him accountable for the promises he made in his manifesto before he was elected. In his first-year progress report to the district, Dr Dawson acknowledged community challenges but assured residents […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has again defended his interest in music festivals and cultural events, saying the government has to diversify the economy amid ongoing challenges in the financial services industry. The financial services industry is the main economic earner […]