Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the inflation rate in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is expected to decline from over three percent in 2024 to a projected 2.15% in 2025. During his 2025 budget address […]
Archive for November, 2024
UK should be more supportive, Premier tells UKOTA
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on the United Kingdom (UK) to provide greater support for borrowing ratios to help Overseas Territories (OTs) strengthen their economies and resilience to climate-related risks. Speaking at the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Political […]
BVI needs a Czar of Efficiency, like Trump
Talk show host and commentator Claude Skelton Cline has called for establishing a “Czar of Efficiency” to streamline government operations in the Virgin Islands. Speaking on his programme Honestly Speaking, Skelton Cline said this efficiency-focused position would operate outside of […]
No provision for expat children in new immigration law — Gov’t
The government has clarified that the recently amended Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2024, does not introduce new provisions for granting residence status to children born in the territory to non-Belonger parents. This clarification follows earlier communications suggesting such pathways […]
TPP announces successful training partnership with Lemoneight
Tortola Pier Park Ltd. (TPPL) proudly announces the success of the “STAND OUT: Elevate Your Sales, Connect & Engage” training session, held in collaboration with Lemoneight, and the BVI Tourist Board on Friday November 15th 2024 at BVI Finance conference […]
Flow customers “Get It All” for Christmas
The following is a media release from telecommunications company, Flow. The British Virgin Islands’ leading communications and entertainment provider, Flow, is excited to unveil its Christmas campaign – “Get it All.” The campaign celebrates the company’s dedication to connectivity through […]
Repairs underway at Windy Hill Road following severe rain damage
The Ministry of Communication and Works has advanced repairs on the Windy Hill Road leading into Carrot Bay after heavy rains on Monday, November 11, caused significant damage. A portion of the Lower Windy Hill Road collapsed, limiting traffic to […]
BVIPA to build new cargo warehouse at Port Purcell in 2025
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) will construct a new general cargo facility at Port Purcell next year, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley. Announcing the project during his recent budget address, Dr Wheatley said the new […]
Opposition should remove egos, beg forgiveness — Skelton Cline
Commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has warned Opposition members in the House of Assembly to put aside their egos and seek forgiveness if they want to present themselves as a viable alternative to the current Virgin Islands Party (VIP) […]
Governor assents to Public Service Management Act
The government announced via Facebook yesterday, November 18, that Governor Daniel Pruce has assented to the Public Service Management Act. This new legislation aims to modernise and enhance the efficiency of the territory’s public service. The Act replaces the outdated […]
