Some Virgin Islands employees have expressed frustration over the Ministry of Financial Services’ recent postponement of the planned minimum wage increase, originally scheduled to take effect on November 30. The wage increase would have raised the hourly rate from $6 […]

Former Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith has expressed deep disappointment at the government’s decision to postpone the much-anticipated increase in the minimum wage in the BVI. The implementation date was initially set for November 30, but the government […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has once again addressed public concerns regarding salary increases for lawmakers in the territory, emphasising the necessity of fair compensation across all levels of government. The controversial Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Act, 2021, commonly known […]

Following recent severe flooding in Road Town that caused extensive damage to public and private infrastructure, Premier Natalio Wheatley has pointed to improper construction in areas prone to water flow as a contributing factor to the problem. Heavy rainfall had […]

Mark Vanterpool of MHV Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to add an Italian dining experience to the newly acquired Cane Garden Bay Beach Hotel. The beach hotel was formerly known as Quito’s Luxury Inn but was rebranded after the […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]