Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has made it clear that the BVI ‘will not be bullied’ amid growing tensions over economic policies affecting the marine sector. He raised concerns about an economic imbalance favouring the US Virgin Islands (USVI) over the […]
Archive for February, 2025
Police investigating theft of rental cars
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is “actively investigating” the theft of two rental cars from MR Rentals in Paraquita Bay. In a press release issued today, Friday, February 28, police noted that the stolen vehicles—a Kia Picanto and […]
Smith urges greater bank involvement in BVI business community
Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith is calling for greater involvement from banks in supporting businesses across the British Virgin Islands. Speaking at the ceremonial opening of the new Entrepreneurial Zone in Huntum’s Ghut, Smith emphasised the need for banks to […]
Customs bill faces concerns over potential abuse of power
The Customs Management and Duties Amendment Number 2 Bill of 2025 faced scrutiny from opposition legislators who voiced concerns about the potential for abuse of power. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley introduced the bill in the House of Assembly earlier this […]
Gov’t recommends Norwegian Epic use low-sulfur fuel at BVI port
The Environmental Health Division has recommended that the Norwegian Epic cruise ship switch from using its scrubber or exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS), to low-sulfur fuel while docked in Tortola, in an effort to further enhance air quality at […]
Concerns over ‘blanket authority’ in international cooperation bill
Concerns have been raised over the recently passed Criminal Justice International Cooperation Amendment Bill 2025, which critics argue grants “blanket authority” to the Attorney General, potentially undermining civil liberties. The bill, which passed with amendments in the House of Assembly, […]
BVI secures $250K grant to strengthen healthcare resilience
The Ministry of Health and Social Development has received a $250,000 grant from the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) through Direct Relief to enhance healthcare services in the British Virgin Islands, particularly in response to natural disasters. Minister Vincent […]
Applications open for new entrepreneurial zone in Huntum’s Ghut
Fifth District Representative and Minister for Communication & Works Kye Rymer has announced that applications are now open for the newly established Entrepreneurial Zone in Huntum’s Ghut. Speaking at the ceremonial opening on Thursday, February 27, Rymer stated that the […]
Should the Premier call snap elections?
Political commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has called on Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to announce snap elections, arguing that the current political climate demands a fresh mandate. “If I was in charge right now, I would call a snap […]
Teen among three charged with assault in recent RVIPF arrests
A teenager is among three males recently charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm, according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). On February 7, police arrested and charged 43-year-old Akiba Forde of Paraquita Bay with the offence. In […]
