Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has drawn a connection between his personal court case and his passionate critique of the recently passed Police Act and the Misuse of Computer and Cybercrime Act during debates in the House of Assembly (HOA). […]
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Opposition wants more transparency in House proceedings
Opposition members have made a renewed push for accountability in governance, calling for greater transparency during the committee stages of parliamentary proceedings in the House of Assembly. Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton supported the concept of publicising committee stage deliberations, a […]
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Local joint venture bids for West End Ferry terminal project
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has received two bids for the West End Ferry Terminal Project after extending the deadline to January 17. According to the RDA, one submission is from a joint venture of two local firms, and […]
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Walwyn cleared of ‘Breach of Trust’ charge
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has been cleared of a charge for breach of trust by a public officer. Walwyn faced the charge in 2022 concerning the controversial Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) perimeter wall project, which reportedly experienced significant […]
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Vehicular crashes and oil spill cause road closure
Three separate vehicular accidents and an oil spill led to the closure of the road between Windy Hill and Stoutt’s Lookout on Tuesday, January 21, according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The RVIPF reported that the incidents […]
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Bad bargain? Virgin Islanders still need visa to Guyana
Virgin Islanders still need a visa to travel to Guyana, despite the British Virgin Islands (BVI) lifting visa restrictions for Guyanese nationals in November 2024. This was highlighted in the 2025 Standing Finance Report, which noted that Premier Dr. Natalio […]
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Gov’t seeks bids for Prospect Reef development
The government has issued a call for expressions of interest (EOI) for the long-term development of the Prospect Reef Resort site. Developers are invited to propose innovative plans for the site, integrating existing architectural and natural features into a high-quality […]
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Gov’t moves to create national tourism policy
The government is embarking on a comprehensive initiative to develop a National Tourism Policy and Plan to steer the BVI’s tourism sector towards sustainable growth and economic resilience. The government’s decision follows the inaugural Tourism Summit on Peter Island last […]
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Viability of incinerator being assessed
The government has announced that the Ministry of Health has commenced an evaluation to determine the viability of the Pockwood Pond incinerator. Health Minister Vincent Wheatley, accompanied by ministry officials, recently met with Andy Hooker of Pennram Diversified Manufacturing Corporation […]
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National Science and Innovation Fair Set for March 2025
Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports Affairs Sharie de Castro has announced that the annual National Science and Innovation Fair will take place from March 12-14, 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Complex. “Our brilliant students from across the territory are gearing […]