Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has responded to claims that popular Jamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is being contracted by the government to perform in the BVI later this year. In a radio conversation with […]

A BVI man has been arrested and detained in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) after being accused of involvement in a human smuggling operation. Danny Dennevil, 34, of Tortola, is facing charges related to illegally bringing foreign nationals into […]

Why haven’t local stakeholders made significant efforts toward fish farming in the British Virgin Islands? Fish farming, which has the potential to bolster the BVI’s economy, has been discussed on various platforms but remains an unfulfilled promise. Talk show host […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has criticised the government for what he claims is political manoeuvring regarding the territory’s ongoing sewerage issues. Speaking during a recent debate in the House of Assembly, Penn expressed frustration over the lack of action […]

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that a portion of the one-hundred-million-dollar loan his government intends to borrow will be allocated to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). This announcement comes amid growing public concerns about […]

The Labour Department will no longer accept physical applications for work permit renewals after October 31. Instead, all renewals must be submitted through the Labour Management System (LMS) beginning November 1. Employers are advised to contact the department for training […]

Former Director of the BVI Tourist Board, Sharon Flax-Brutus, has raised concerns about the territory’s ability to handle a growing influx of visitors due to inadequate infrastructure. Speaking on the radio programme Speak Out BVI, Flax-Brutus highlighted the ongoing challenges […]

Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has announced that the National Business Bureau (NBB) is fully operational after months of preparation. During an interview with JTV, Smith expressed satisfaction with the positive response to the Bureau’s grant programme. “As of today, we […]

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is transitioning into a permanent organisation, now to be called the Virgin Islands Development Agency (VIDA). The agency said in a recent release that the shift represents the Government of the Virgin […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley stated that he does not believe the previous UK government did enough to assist the territory with climate funding. During a press conference held on Monday, September 30, the Premier expressed confidence that the current UK […]