The Managing Director of Clarence Thomas Ltd (CTL), Michael Thomas, has alerted consumers to anticipate increased prices on goods following the recent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Speaking with ZBVI Radio, Thomas emphasised that Caribbean nations, including the […]
Archive for April, 2025

Cyberattack cost BVIEC hundreds of thousands, says GM
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) continues to grapple with the aftermath of a ransomware attack that occurred in August 2024, resulting in operational disruptions and significant financial costs. General Manager Dr Neil Smith disclosed that the cyberattack cost the corporation […]

BVIEC rolls out transparent billing format
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has introduced a new electricity bill format aimed at helping customers understand how their monthly charges are calculated and the impact of fuel prices on their total. “The next bill that you get should have […]

Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre nearing completion
Construction of the new building to house the Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre is nearing completion and remains on track to be finished by the end of the second quarter of 2025. In a recent public update, the Recovery and […]

Fraser wants stronger action on Tobacco control
Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has called for stronger tobacco control in the territory, urging the government to impose higher taxes on cigarettes to discourage smoking and generate revenue. Fraser made the remarks during the debate on the Tobacco Products Control […]

Opposition alliance rejects ‘betrayal’ accusations from critics
Members of the newly formed opposition Alliance have denied accusations of betrayal, stating that their actions were driven by duty to the public rather than party politics. Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy Mather addressed claims that he and others betrayed their […]

Reunified NDP plans territory-wide rollout
The National Democratic Party (NDP) and Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) revealed plans for a territory-wide rollout of their renewed political agenda following their reunification. NDP leader Marlon Penn confirmed that the two political organisations, which parted ways in 2019, […]

Gov’t to host stakeholder meeting on marine industry developments
The government is set to engage stakeholders in the marine industry on upcoming developments, particularly in light of the proposed fee increases for the charter yacht sector. This meeting comes ahead of a second round of negotiations between Premier and […]

BVI nurses get immunization training to strengthen healthcare
Primary healthcare nurses in the British Virgin Islands recently participated in a training workshop aimed at strengthening immunization services across the territory. The workshop covered key areas, including vaccine coverage, disease surveillance, outbreak response, and effective vaccine communication. Participants also […]

Crafts Alive vendors locked out over years-long rent arrears
About 15 vendors at Crafts Alive Village on Waterfront Drive, Road Town, were locked out of their shops on March 31 due to unpaid rent that had been accumulating for over a decade. City Manager Janice Brathwaite-Edwards said the move […]