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Questions raised over mystery surveillance cameras in Tortola

Questions raised over mystery surveillance cameras in Tortola

Residents are continuing to speculate about several mobile surveillance camera units recently placed in different areas on Tortola. The units — which appear to include advanced CCTV and facial recognition-style technology — have been spotted opposite Government House, near the Multi-Purpose […]

by / on June 1, 2026 at 7:17 AM /
Premier defends Smith, upholds trashing of Trade Commission

Premier defends Smith, upholds trashing of Trade Commission

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended the government’s decision to scale back the powers of the proposed Trade Commission, a decision proposed by Junior Trade Minister Lorna Smith and staunchly criticised by the opposition. Speaking recently during the debate on […]

by / on June 1, 2026 at 7:11 AM /
Premier: UK ‘not interested’ in Free Association arrangement with BVI

Premier: UK ‘not interested’ in Free Association arrangement with BVI

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the United Kingdom has indicated it is not interested in entering into a free association arrangement with the Virgin Islands, leaving independence as the primary option should the territory seek a future change in […]

by / on June 1, 2026 at 7:00 AM /
Ferry terminal delays a big setback for gov’t — Rymer

Ferry terminal delays a big setback for gov’t — Rymer

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has acknowledged that delays to the long-awaited redevelopment of the West End Ferry Terminal are a major setback for the government, as officials redesign the project after construction bids came in well above budget. […]

by / on June 1, 2026 at 6:35 AM /
Smith says compliance driving BVI financial services growth

Smith says compliance driving BVI financial services growth

Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith has said strong compliance, innovation and investment in people will be critical to the continued growth of the Virgin Islands’ financial services industry as the territory seeks to strengthen its position as a […]

by / on June 1, 2026 at 6:31 AM /