Education Minister Sharie deCastro has raised serious concerns about a wave of extreme student misbehaviour across the Virgin Islands’ secondary schools, revealing that more than 85 suspensions have occurred in just the first two months of this year. deCastro, speaking […]

Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has criticised the Minister for Education and Youth Affairs for what he describes as her silence amid a high level of youth unemployment in the territory. “The biggest problem facing our youth is unemployment and the […]

An official BVI delegation is scheduled to attend an important session in France, where matters related to the territory’s financial services will be discussed. The session will be held from June 10 to 13 by the Financial Action Task Force […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has raised concerns about nearly twenty-two million dollars in unpaid government vouchers owed to vendors. He warned that the growing backlog is putting significant strain on small businesses and negatively impacting the wider economy. Speaking […]

Members of the Opposition Alliance have asserted that the Dr. Natalio Wheatley-led government often acts swiftly to address critical issues only after questions are placed on the Order Paper of the House of Assembly. Speaking on the Pulse of the […]

The government has removed the fish processing component from the planned food processing complex at Paraquita Bay, citing budget constraints. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced the change during a recent House of Assembly sitting and confirmed that fisheries development will […]

The Trade Commission remains suspended more than 18 months after its governing law was halted, and Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has offered no clear timeline for its reinstatement. The Virgin Islands Trade Commission Act, which was passed and assented to […]

Health & Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley has announced that the government will have to suspend the collection of derelict vehicles until a new long-term storage site is identified. Minister Wheatley said the Department of Waste Management is actively working […]

The British Virgin Islands men’s national football team put on a spirited performance on home soil but ultimately fell 1-0 to Jamaica in their Concacaf World Cup Qualifier at the AO Shirley Recreation Ground in Road Town on Saturday. A […]

Communication and Works Minister Kye Rymer may be the hardest-working member of government over the next two weeks, as he steps up to manage as many as ten portfolios while both the Premier and Deputy Premier travel on official duties […]