The newly formed People’s Leadership Movement  (PLM) intends to field a candidate in every electoral district at the next general election, with party leader Mark Vanterpool declaring that the group is preparing for the polls regardless of when they are called. “We […]

BVI Electricity Corporation General Manager Dr Neil Smith has dismissed claims of maladministration, outdated technology and a failure to innovate at the publicly owned power company as “rubbish”. Smith rejected the accusations during a government press conference after reporter Cindy […]

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has warned that blocked ghuts and drains could worsen flooding across the territory if the government fails to clear them before another period of heavy rainfall. Turnbull said National Democratic Party legislators had repeatedly […]

Opposition Leader and National Democratic Party Chairman Marlon Penn has warned that government bureaucracy is discouraging prospective investors from establishing businesses in the Virgin Islands. Penn said investors must approach several agencies separately to determine the approvals required to operate, […]

The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) is reminding residents that select port fees will return to normal rates as of September 1, bringing an end to temporary reductions introduced four months ago to ease cost-of-living pressures. Starting this Tuesday, wharfage charges […]

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The one-time voters see or witness humility in the average politician is when General Elections approach. All of a sudden, there are nervous smiles in crowds, defense of past sins, and a mixing with the peasants […]

Despite boasting one of the Caribbean’s most valuable marine industries, BVIslanders are still being held back by poor access to financing, inadequate training, high operating costs and a lack of early exposure to opportunities in the sector. Those concerns came […]

BVI Electricity Corporation General Manager Dr Neil Smith has rejected the perception that the government routinely fails to pay its electricity bills, describing it as one of the corporation’s better customers. Smith addressed the issue after Communications and Works Minister […]

The BVI Electricity Corporation’s latest completed audited financial statements date back to 2021, leaving the publicly owned utility five years behind in its financial reporting. BVIEC General Manager Dr Neil Smith disclosed the information during a press conference earlier this […]

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has given the assurance that elected leaders are in favour of resolving the issues that resulted in ZBVI Radio no longer carrying live broadcasts of legislative proceedings. Penn said lawmakers have already discussed the matter and […]