Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey ‘Buddha’ Mather strongly argued against bringing poorly drafted legislation to the House of Assembly, suggesting that bills should only be amended during the committee stage of parliamentary proceedings. The committee stage is a closed-door session in […]

The Government of the Virgin Islands has officially announced its proposed Small Business Development Grant Programme that will offer up to $7,000 to help businesses overcome financial barriers and invest in their growth and expansion. The programme, which will be […]

More activities took place on Friday, August 9, as day two of the Cultural Fiesta got underway. There was plenty of food and fun to keep patrons in high spirits as they enjoyed events like the sack race, tug-of-war, lime […]

As the BVI’s 70th emancipation festivities draw to a close, some vendors who set up shop inside the festival village in Road Town have expressed concerns about the event’s overall organisation, suggesting that it could have been better managed by […]

Some officials have questioned whether the BVI would have charged or even convicted the disgraced former Premier Andrew Fahie if local law enforcement learned of his reported crimes. Earlier this week, Fahie was sentenced in a Miami Court to serve […]

Cyril Molyneaux, an 82-year-old fisherman, was honoured at this year’s Carrot Bay Cultural Fiesta, recognizing his decades of contribution to the local fishing community. The three-day event, held in Carrot Bay, featured an opening ceremony on Thursday, August 8, where […]

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton warned that the BVI was building gallows for itself whenever lawmakers looked to pass certain restrictive types of transparency legislation in the territory. Skelton made the claim as lawmakers discussed the merits of the Services Commissions […]

Recalling instances where he was met with disgust and contempt from some members of the public, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed a desire to see love and unity restored in the East End community. The Seventh District Representative made […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather has made a passionate call for Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to ensure that Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer is equipped with the necessary resources to improve the BVI’s infrastructure. In a compelling plea […]

Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has stressed the need for persons in the BVI to adapt to the changing winds of accountability, particularly in establishing such practices in public service. The government is seeking to introduce a more rigorous vetting system […]