Dirk Walters’ recent resignation as the Events Manager of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has raised concerns about the upcoming 70th Anniversary Festival celebrations. Hot Seat radio show hosts Walwyn Brewley and Julian Gordon described the news as a bad […]

The recently announced minimum wage increase, set to take effect in November, is slightly lower than the amount recommended by the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee. The committee, commissioned last November to review the territory’s existing minimum wage, had proposed an […]

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has strongly criticised the United Kingdom (UK) for what he suggested was its dictatorial approach in governing BVI. During yesterday’s sitting of the House of Assembly (HOA), Skelton told lawmakers that as the BVI progresses through […]

Third District Representative Julian Fraser has stressed the need for the BVI to urgently pursue self-determination if the territory is ever to break free from the grip of the United Kingdom (UK). The United Nations Charter’s definition of self-determination describes […]

A maritime consultant testified as an expert defence witness in the manslaughter trial of Andrew Morrell, asserting that the Yeya vessel breached multiple maritime rules in the boating accident that led to the death of Frandie Martin Jr. on October […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley called on elected officials in the territory to unite in their efforts to overhaul the BVI’s antiquated inquiry legislation, a relic from the 19th century. During yesterday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, Dr Wheatley presented […]

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Justice was served in the High Court on Friday, July 12, as Rohan Williams was found guilty on both counts for the murder and rape of […]

Public Works Director Jeremy Hodge has reported ongoing difficulties with the asphalt plant in the territory, noting that an issue of inconsistent power supply has caused the plant to malfunction. While speaking on ZBVI radio recently, Hodge said he summoned […]

Amid concerns about how the government’s minimum wage increase will affect micro businesses, Minister of Labour and Financial Services Lorna Smith has announced that the government will offer grants to small businesses as financial support. Minister Smith made this announcement […]

The slow progress on the East End Community Centre project has drawn sharp criticism from Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn. In a recent House of Assembly sitting, Penn expressed deep frustration over the delayed completion of the critical project, which […]