The government will give a special address to the territory tomorrow, Thursday, May 16 to mark its first year in office. The address will be broadcast live at 5:30 pm on various social media platforms and local television channels. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced […]
Archive for May, 2024
Gov’t is misinforming the public — Thomas Family
With renewed calls for the government to revive horse racing in the territory, the Thomas family has stated that they aren’t responsible for the impasse that has brought the beloved sport to a halt. Horse racing has been on pause for […]
Children given too many rights at ESHS — Lesmore Smith
As concerns over security issues at the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) continue to grow, Top Priority Security owner Lesmore Smith suggested that children at the school may have too many rights. In an interview on the Talking Points radio […]
Gov’t reassures bank customers amid unexpected withdrawals
Minister of Financial Services, Labour and Trade Lorna Smith yesterday moved to reassure a number of Republic Bank customers who recently experienced unexpected withdrawals from their accounts. The issue has angered many residents, with some accusing the bank of unfair practices. But a statement […]
Fraser grills Rymer over SCB road repairs
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has voiced residents’ frustration over unfulfilled government promises to fix the territory’s crumbling roads, particularly in Sea Cows Bay. During a recent House of Assembly session, Fraser questioned Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer about the ongoing poor condition of […]
Police investigating prison stabbing
One inmate at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut was hospitalised yesterday May, 12, following a stabbing incident at the facility. The stab victim’s identity and the extent of their injuries are not known at this time. Meanwhile, the Royal […]
Thomas slams Labour Department over work permit hurdles
A local business owner has accused the Labour Department staff of acting outside their roles and frustrating the work permit process. Michael Thomas, Managing Director at Clarence Thomas Ltd, described routine instances in which his company confronted Labour Department staff […]
Poor record-keeping stops businesses from getting loans
Executive member of the BVI Bank Association Joy Penn has revealed that poor record-keeping is one of the major factors that stop many small businesses from accessing the loans they need from local banks. Penn said many small business owners don’t have […]
Financial services firms provide internship to students
Twenty-six tertiary-level students have started working at financial services firms under the inaugural Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme. The Tomorrow’s Leaders Internship Programme is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade and BVI Finance. It aims […]
McMaster takes second place at Jamaica Invitational
Kyron McMaster has secured a commendable second place at the Jamaica Athletics Invitational, marking his first 400-metre hurdles race of the season at Kingston’s National Stadium on Saturday, May 11. Entering as the pre-race favourite, the Commonwealth Games champion and World Championship silver […]