Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticised Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley for neglecting his legislative duties in favour of excessive social activities. Walwyn’s remarks followed a House of Assembly sitting that was deemed invalid due to procedural breaches. The controversy […]

Brandon Benjamin, a Belle Vue resident who police said they found in possession of a firearm while still a high school student in 2023, has now been charged in a separate incident for attempted murder. According to the Royal Virgin […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley took a thinly veiled swipe at the recently formed opposition ‘Alliance’ during yesterday’s House of Assembly (HOA) sitting, warning that their attempts to halt the House sitting could jeopardise the BVI’s financial services sector. The ‘Alliance’, […]

Education Minister Sharie deCastro has called for greater respect among members of the House of Assembly following an incident where she was allegedly told to “sit down and shut up” by an Opposition member during a recess. Addressing the House […]

Bishop John Cline, a board representative of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), has shed light on the reason behind recent delays in salary payments to staff members, attributing this to a transition between payroll systems. In an interview with […]

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and the Recovery & Development Agency (RDA) have signed a multi-agreement contract for the renovation of Dr. Orlando Smith Hospital, focusing on the Annex and the major Peebles wing. RDA CEO Anthony McMaster and […]

Some members of the Opposition stalled Tuesday’s House of Assembly (HOA) sitting, forcing a recess over what they argued were breaches of standing order regulations. Second District Representative Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull led the charge, contending that the Opposition was not […]

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has reported an increase in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across the Virgin Islands and is encouraging residents to practice safe sex, particularly as Valentine’s Day approaches. Public Health Officer Renee Leonard highlighted the […]

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has acknowledged that the British Virgin Islands is grappling with a severe water crisis, citing ageing infrastructure and financial constraints as major obstacles. Speaking on a local radio show, the Premier admitted that the situation requires […]

Connect Enterprise Ltd has been awarded  a four-million-dollar contract for the procurement and installation of a new sewer network system in Cane Garden Bay. The contract, valued at just under four million dollars, was officially awarded after a four-year delay, according […]