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Gov’t to host special address for first year in office

Gov’t to host special address for first year in office

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 […]

by / on May 15, 2024 at 6:04 AM /
Gov’t is misinforming the public — Thomas Family

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 […]

by / on May 14, 2024 at 8:07 AM /
Children given too many rights at ESHS — Lesmore Smith

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 […]

by / on May 14, 2024 at 7:50 AM /
Gov’t reassures bank customers amid unexpected withdrawals

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 […]

by / on May 14, 2024 at 7:34 AM /
Fraser grills Rymer over SCB road repairs

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 […]

by / on May 14, 2024 at 6:11 AM /
Police investigating prison stabbing

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 […]

by / on May 13, 2024 at 5:04 PM /
Thomas slams Labour Department over work permit hurdles

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 […]

by / on May 13, 2024 at 7:43 AM /
Poor record-keeping stops businesses from getting loans

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 […]

by / on May 13, 2024 at 6:24 AM /
Financial services firms provide internship to students

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 […]

by / on May 13, 2024 at 6:22 AM /
McMaster takes second place at Jamaica Invitational

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 […]

by / on May 13, 2024 at 6:12 AM /