The territory welcomed its first two babies of the year on Wednesday, January 2, at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. According to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), the babies were born just minutes apart. Both were initially expected […]
Archive for January, 2025
Gov’t pushes for revised labour policies this year
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced plans for updated labour policies in 2025, arguing that there is a need to balance the needs of local and foreign workers while supporting businesses. “We passed the immigration policy, and we need a corresponding […]
BVI to be featured on Discovery Channel’s ‘Let’s Take It Outside’
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is set to be featured in exciting new episodes of the Discovery Channel’s ‘Let’s Take It Outside’ with Misty Wells, airing in August 2025. ‘Let’s Take It Outside’ is a show that explores outdoor adventures […]
BVIHSA to get money management support from financial expert
Minister of Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley has announced plans to bring in a finance expert to address challenges faced by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). During recent Standing Finance Committee proceedings, the BVIHSA requested additional funding to […]
Drakes Traders donates $5K to MALE non-profit
Drakes Traders Ltd has announced its seasonal donation of $5,000 to Mentoring Anointed Leaders Everywhere (MALE) BVI. The hardware store highlighted the positive impact of MALE BVI’s work in the community as the driving force behind its continued financial support […]
BVI’s recurrent expenditure is too high, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has conceded that the BVI’s recurrent expenditure is too high. During his wrap-up of the 2025 budget debate in the House of Assembly, the Premier acknowledged the challenges posed by the current fiscal situation but stressed […]
Gov’t to introduce lunchtime entertainment in the park
The government has plans to introduce lunchtime entertainment in the park as a cultural initiative this year. Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Luce Hodge-Smith recently announced the initiative, expressing a vision for a more vibrant and engaging community space. […]
Premier urges patience for infrastructure changes
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on residents to exercise patience as the government implements critical infrastructure changes. During a recent government interview, the Premier acknowledged the public’s desire for swift changes but emphasised the need to follow proper procedures. […]
Legislators got salary increase from $20M budget error too — Rymer
Responding to continued criticism from the parliamentary Opposition about a $20 million budget miscalculation related to the new salary structure for public servants, Minister of Communication and Works, Kye Rymer, has signalled that public officers were not the only ones […]
Rymer bemoans limited funds for projects
Minister of Communications and Works Kye Rymer has raised concerns about the limited resources available to tackle the pressing infrastructural needs in the Virgin Islands despite this year’s record-setting budget. During the budget debate, Rymer described his ministry’s challenges in […]
