Amid growing calls for the British Virgin Islands to adopt stronger food security policies, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has applauded Guyana for becoming the only country in the world to achieve full self-sufficiency in food production. With a population of […]
Archive for July, 2025
Fraser bemoans the impact frequent travel has on Premier
Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has welcomed Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley back to the territory, noting the toll that frequent overseas engagements can have on the territory’s leader. Premier Wheatley recently returned from a high-level CARICOM meeting held in Jamaica. Speaking […]
Penn urges preparedness as hurricane season heats up
The BVI is facing an above-average hurricane season, and residents must not be complacent, Director of Disaster Management Jasen Penn has warned. Speaking during a recent Virgin Islands Voice broadcast, Penn highlighted updated projections for the 2025 season. “Today, they […]
BVI sees tourism boost in first half of 2025
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reported a 13.8 per cent increase in tourist arrivals to the Virgin Islands for the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. “We just had our second quarter numbers, which came […]
Health Minister confirms new one-time vehicle fee
The Virgin Islands government will implement a new one-time vehicle disposal fee in September to help fund the removal and storage of derelict vehicles from public areas, Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has confirmed. The fee will apply to both newly […]
Gov’t very pleased! Smith defends online work permit system
Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development, Lorna Smith, has defended the Labour Management System (LMS), stating that the platform has significantly improved the work permit process in the Virgin Islands. The LMS was launched a year ago while […]
UK has no business in VI’s Belongership matters — Skelton Cline
Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has called for a pause in the BVI’s ongoing constitutional negotiations with the United Kingdom, arguing that the current power imbalance prevents fair dialogue. Speaking on his radio programme Honestly Speaking, Skelton Cline asserted […]
Done Deal! Gov’t passes beneficial ownership law despite UK outcry
Despite mounting criticism from UK officials and advocacy groups, the British Virgin Islands has enacted a new law formalising its latest policy on beneficial ownership in the financial services sector. The BVI Business Companies and Limited Partnerships (Beneficial Ownership) (Amendment) […]
Comprehensive review of Labour Code coming
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that the government will embark on a “comprehensive review of the Labour Code.” Speaking at a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, Premier Wheatley said this review is intended to enhance working conditions […]
BVI health experts taking steps to track cancer rates
With mounting concerns over the high number of cancer cases in the community, National Epidemiologist Harmonie Massiah-Brewley has revealed that the territory is taking positive steps to improve the tracking and treatment of various cancers. Speaking at the recent BVI […]
