The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (Commission) has commenced the Industry Review of the Virgin Islands (Industry Review), which aims to determine how the telecommunications sector has evolved since it was liberalised in 2006 and to make recommendations that will shape the […]
Archive for 2025
50% cost cut! Residents urged to join solar energy program
Minister of Communications and Works Kye Rymer is encouraging residents to sign up for the Solar Technology Energy Programme (STEP), which promises to reduce electricity bills in half. Speaking at a contract signing ceremony at Pockwood Pond on Thursday, February […]
BVI targets lower-cost goods in trade mission to Dom. Republic
The government is working to establish a trade partnership with the Dominican Republic in a bid to lower the cost of goods for residents, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced. “I’m going to be taking a mission to the Dominican Republic […]
Phased approach likely for minimum wage increase
The long-awaited increase in the minimum wage continues to face further delays as Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley stated that a phased approach is likely to ease the burden on businesses and workers alike. Speaking on TOLA Radio’s Morning Braff programme, […]
Premier explains delays in Trade Commission implementation
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has addressed concerns over the delayed implementation of the Virgin Islands Trade Commission, citing the need for proper structuring to ensure its effectiveness. While the legislation establishing the Trade Commission was passed in 2019, several key […]
Gov’t launches 3-Year development strategy
The Virgin Islands Government has introduced a three-year Medium-Term Development Strategy (MTDevS) alongside its National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) to guide national progress. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley stated that the strategy is designed to support the […]
Cancer Society covers co-pay expenses for cancer patients at Penn Medical Center
The BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) demonstrated its support for the cancer community by covering co-pay expenses at Penn Medical Center’s Oncology Department on Sunday, February 4th, and Monday, February 5th. BVICS President Gloria Fahie emphasised that raising awareness goes beyond […]
Premier hits back at ‘malicious’ UK attacks
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has pushed back against UK lawmakers’ claims that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is attempting to weaken financial transparency measures. UK Members of Parliament (MPs) criticized the territory’s proposed framework for a public register of company […]
Premier slams proposed Customs and Immigration merger
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed a proposed merger of the Virgin Islands Customs and Immigration departments, calling it an ill-advised recommendation from the United Kingdom’s second volume of the law enforcement review. The proposal, part of a broader effort […]
Auditor General probing government’s $20M budget error
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that the Auditor General is examining the circumstances surrounding a $20 million budget discrepancy linked to the implementation of salary increases for public officers. Speaking on a recent radio programme, Premier Wheatley clarified that […]
