The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has responded to a wave of public complaints over rising electricity bills, attributing the increases to a sharp global fuel price spike while maintaining that government and internal subsidies reduced the overall impact on consumers. […]

A local journalist recently blasted Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley over his administration’s handling of the media during a recent press conference. Veteran ZBVI radio journalist Zan Lewis openly criticised what he described as efforts to control how and when journalists […]

A constitutional proposal requiring a referendum on the Virgin Islands’ political status by 2031 has been formally adopted as part of the House of Assembly’s review of the Constitutional Review Commission report. The measure is among several agreed reforms aimed […]

The government will be moving to create new business opportunities for locals by bringing cruise industry players directly to aspiring Virgin Islands entrepreneurs, following recent discussions at the SeaTrade Global Conference. Minister with responsibility for Ports Kye Rymer said the proposed […]

The Virgin Islands has been recognised as a top-three regional leader in public debt management at the inaugural Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards, according to a government release.  The recognition was announced following the awards ceremony hosted by the Commonwealth […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently gave a nod to embattled former Premier Andrew Fahie, declaring that he should not be cast aside despite his ongoing legal troubles. The remarks came during Dr Wheatley’s address at the recent VIP gala, where […]

Tarik Aaron has been remanded following his appearance before the Magistrate’s Court in connection with an extradition request from the United States, according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The police confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday […]

Outgoing National Democratic Party (NDP) president Bishop John Cline has publicly praised senior party figures Ronnie Skelton and Myron Walwyn for their conduct following their losses in the party’s recent internal elections, contrasting their response with that of former legislator […]

A Grade 8 student at the Elmore Stoutt High School was rescued on Tuesday after an incident that authorities said could have proven fatal. According to reports, the female student attempted to jump from a building on the school’s campus […]

Infrastructure upgrades at the BVI Health Services Authority are advancing, with works now underway across multiple areas of the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital campus, according to officials. Providing an update, Marketing and Communications Manager, Damion Grange, said the ongoing […]