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Can the BVI attract 2 mil...The BVI could soon see a surge in tourism, with Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley outlining an ambitious goal...
November 22, 2024 at 10:02 AM -
LIAT returns with special...Travellers in the BVI will soon have more options for regional travel, as LIAT 2020 enters the market,...
November 22, 2024 at 7:53 AM -
Recent rains delayed road...Minister for Communication and Works, Kye Rymer, has attributed the delay in ongoing roadworks to adverse...
November 22, 2024 at 7:41 AM
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Climate resilience, illicit finance on JMC agenda
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has outlined some of the BVI’s key priorities for the Joint Ministerial Council (JMC) meetings in London, focusing on governance reform, combating illicit finance, and enhancing climate resilience. In...
November 22, 2024 at 7:16 AM -
RVIPF announce upcoming road closures across territory
Several road closures will be in effect across the territory on Sunday, November 24, to accommodate key events, including the ceremonial march commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Great March of 1949. The Royal Virgin Islands...
November 22, 2024 at 5:25 AM -
Minor charged with criminal damage, multiple burglaries
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has charged a 17-year-old male from Jost Van Dyke with criminal damage and four counts of burglary in connection with incidents across the Territory. According to the RVIPF, the burglaries...
November 21, 2024 at 5:24 PM
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One dead, two injured in early-morning crash
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that one individual has died following a fatal motor vehicle accident in Major Bay early this morning, Thursday, November 21. At this time, the RVIPF has not been able to...
November 21, 2024 at 7:54 AM -
Gov’t earmarks $1.7M for VG social housing
During his recent budget address, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the government has allocated $1.7 million for social housing initiatives in Virgin Gorda. This funding is part of the broader Housing Recovery Assistance...
November 21, 2024 at 7:48 AM -
Governor’s Office extends tenure of Assistant Police Commissioner
Acting Governor David Archer Jr. has announced the extension of Assistant Commissioner of Police Pamela Trevillion’s tenure by an additional six months. Highly-placed sources told our news centre that the Public Service Commission...
November 21, 2024 at 7:44 AM
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BVI employment on the rise, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reported a steady increase in employment across the British Virgin Islands (BVI) since 2022, following the easing of post-pandemic impacts. “This positive trend continued into 2023, with a 1.9 percent...
November 21, 2024 at 7:20 AM -
Slight project delay as WE Ferry terminal bid deadline extended
The deadline for bids on the West End Ferry Terminal and Temporary Facility Project has been extended to January 17, 2025. The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) announced the new development recently and advised that the extension...
November 21, 2024 at 6:23 AM -
Traffic congestion forces night-time roadwork shift on Tortola
Amid mounting public complaints about severe traffic congestion during peak hours, the Ministry of Communication and Works has halted several road projects on Tortola until nighttime. The decision followed directives from Acting Premier...
November 20, 2024 at 1:13 PM
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Premier projects inflation drop in 2025
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the inflation rate in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is expected to decline from over three percent in 2024 to a projected 2.15% in 2025. During his 2025 budget...
November 20, 2024 at 8:03 AM -
UK should be more supportive, Premier tells UKOTA
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on the United Kingdom (UK) to provide greater support for borrowing ratios to help Overseas Territories (OTs) strengthen their economies and resilience to climate-related risks. Speaking at the...
November 20, 2024 at 7:51 AM -
BVI needs a Czar of Efficiency, like Trump
Talk show host and commentator Claude Skelton Cline has called for establishing a “Czar of Efficiency” to streamline government operations in the Virgin Islands. Speaking on his programme Honestly Speaking, Skelton Cline said...
November 20, 2024 at 7:47 AM
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No provision for expat children in new immigration law — Gov’t
The government has clarified that the recently amended Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2024, does not introduce new provisions for granting residence status to children born in the territory to non-Belonger parents. This...
November 20, 2024 at 7:39 AM -
Repairs underway at Windy Hill Road following severe rain damage
The Ministry of Communication and Works has advanced repairs on the Windy Hill Road leading into Carrot Bay after heavy rains on Monday, November 11, caused significant damage. A portion of the Lower Windy Hill Road collapsed, limiting...
November 19, 2024 at 8:10 AM -
BVIPA to build new cargo warehouse at Port Purcell in 2025
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) will construct a new general cargo facility at Port Purcell next year, according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley. Announcing the project during his recent budget address, Dr Wheatley...
November 19, 2024 at 7:50 AM
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Opposition should remove egos, beg forgiveness — Skelton Cline
Commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has warned Opposition members in the House of Assembly to put aside their egos and seek forgiveness if they want to present themselves as a viable alternative to the current Virgin Islands...
November 19, 2024 at 7:39 AM -
Governor assents to Public Service Management Act
The government announced via Facebook yesterday, November 18, that Governor Daniel Pruce has assented to the Public Service Management Act. This new legislation aims to modernise and enhance the efficiency of the territory’s public...
November 19, 2024 at 7:34 AM -
RDA seeks consultants for road designs
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is inviting consultancy firms to assist in enhancing the BVI’s road infrastructure. The request comes weeks after the government acquired a $100 million loan aimed at bolstering...
November 19, 2024 at 7:30 AM
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Premier open to working with Lorna Smith on financial services
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed openness to collaborating with former Deputy Premier and Financial Services Minister Lorna Smith on financial services and other shared interests despite her recent dismissal from his administration. In...
November 18, 2024 at 11:08 AM -
Tourism challenges land BVI on Fodor’s 2025 ‘No List’
The BVI has been included in ‘Fodor’s No List 2025’, a publication highlighting destinations facing significant challenges due to tourism pressures. The annual list aims to draw attention to popular locations struggling with...
November 18, 2024 at 7:31 AM -
Cabinet approves Social Protection policy
Cabinet has approved the long-awaited Social Protection Policy after the Health Ministry announced its completion earlier this year. The new development, announced late last week, highlights a renewed focus on providing financial...
November 18, 2024 at 6:37 AM
