The Ministry of Financial Services has announced the postponement of the minimum wage increase initially set to take effect on November 30, citing an undisclosed policy matter as the reason. In a statement, the ministry indicated that a revised implementation […]
Archive for December, 2024
No reports yet on festival financials — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has revealed that reports on the Music Fest and the August Festival held earlier this year remain unavailable. Speaking at a recent press conference, the Premier said he was unaware of any updates regarding financials for […]
Does the BVI really want to sever ties with the UK?
A talk show host has questioned whether the BVI is genuinely interested in separating from the UK, arguing that the issue of independence drives fear into residents’ minds. Umoja host, Edju En Ka, said the discussion about independence has been […]
MHV Resorts & Hotels targeting Latin American market
Chief Marketing Officer for MHV Resorts and Hotels, Dalan Vanterpool, has revealed the company’s plans to focus on the Latin American market as part of its marketing efforts. Speaking at the official opening of the Cane Garden Bay Beach Hotel […]
DDM Director urges residents to stay alert after hurricane season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on November 30, leaving behind a record of 18 named storms, 11 hurricanes, and five major hurricanes. Despite the season’s conclusion, the Director of the Department of Disaster Management (DDM), Jasen Penn, urges […]
BVI hosts OECS meeting on affordable medicine for the region
For the first time, the British Virgin Islands hosted the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Pool Procurement Services (PPS) meeting to discuss improving access to affordable medicines across the Caribbean. The three-day meeting, held from November 26–28, brought together […]
Police probe Cocodella home invasion that turned into shooting
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed reports of a home invasion and shooting shortly after 3 pm on Monday, December 2. According to the RVIPF, officers responded to a report of a home invasion in the Cocodella area, […]
Women share tales of assault by ‘repeat offender’
Several women have taken to social media to share troubling stories of being assaulted or threatened by Sonnel Hanley, a man they describe as a “menace to society” who has a history of similar behaviour. The posts shared on Facebook […]
Hodge inspires young athletes at workshop
Virgin Islands Olympian and World Junior gold medallist Adaejah Hodge encouraged young athletes to dream big and set goals during her recent “Dream It, Do It” workshop. The event, organised by Ashley Kelly, Chairperson of the Athletes Commission and BVI […]
Vanterpool announces plans to buy ‘Coconut Breeze’ in CGB
Businessman and former legislator Mark Vanterpool of MHV Resorts and Hotels announced plans to purchase ‘Coconut Breeze,’ a property next to the newly acquired, 21-room Cane Garden Bay Beach (CGB) Hotel. During the official opening ceremony for the CGB hotel […]
