Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has expressed gratitude for Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s suggestions to improve the RATED programme and the financial boost it received. However, she highlighted the need for directors to manage the programme and ensure its success. The […]

Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has expressed frustration over neglected and unsightly state of the Fourth District. During a recent House of Assembly (HOA) sitting, Smith lamented the significant deterioration of the district, describing it as the worst she had seen […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has strongly refuted claims that Cabinet members were aware of a significant miscalculation in this year’s public service salary budget. Speaking in the House of Assembly last Friday, Dr. Wheatley emphasised that neither he nor any […]

The following is a media release from CCT. Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) continues to establish itself as the most reliable choice for telecommunications in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). This reputation was further solidified during the recent passage of Tropical […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed reports of gunfire in Purcell Estate early this morning, Tuesday, August 20. The RVIPF stated that although no individuals were present when they arrived at the scene, they secured the area […]

Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has firmly rejected calls for Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to resign as Minister of Finance following a $20 million error in the budget for public sector salaries. The discrepancy, which came to light during a […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has criticised the government for lacking proper shower facilities at Long Bay Beach, Beef Island. The beach is a popular tourist destination, with a third of all cruise pier arrivals visiting the location. Speaking in […]

Education Minister Sharie deCastro has slammed Opposition members for what she perceived as hypocritical and theatrical behaviour during House of Assembly (HOA) debates, accusing them of prioritising political gains over genuine discourse. Speaking in the House of Assembly last week, […]

BVIEC a victim of cyber attack The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) announced on Monday, August 19, that it had fallen victim to a cyberattack. The power company stated that the attack has impacted both their internal and external operations. While […]

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said he was assured by officials late last year that there was enough funding in the budget to cover this year’s public service salary increase. Turnbull made this statement following Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley’s […]