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Tourists have nothing to ...Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has expressed frustration over the lack of engaging activities for tourists...
December 19, 2024 at 8:02 AM -
Lorna Smith decries postp...Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has condemned the recent postponement of the minimum...
December 19, 2024 at 6:49 AM -
Why is government’s trave...Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey Mather raised concerns during the 2025 budget debate about...
December 19, 2024 at 6:45 AM
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BVI economy ‘on its back’ — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has argued that the BVI economy is “flat on its back”. He insisted that there are no apparent plans to revive it and declared that nothing is in the government’s budget for the territory’s...
December 19, 2024 at 6:32 AM -
It’s not all bad news in the economy
Despite the ‘doom and gloom’ rhetoric from Opposition members about the budget, First District Representative Dr Karl Dawson has highlighted encouraging signs of growth in the BVI. During yesterday’s House of Assembly...
December 19, 2024 at 6:24 AM -
PHOTO OF DAY: Rotary holiday surprise!
The Rotary Club of Central Tortola recently hosted its annual Christmas toy giveaway, delighting more than one hundred children in attendance. Rotary President Annill Daniel was present to personally deliver gifts, bringing smiles...
December 18, 2024 at 4:33 PM
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RVIPF probes Facebook video allegedly inciting political violence
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a Facebook video allegedly promoting violence as a form of political expression. In a statement on Wednesday, December 18, the RVIPF confirmed awareness...
December 18, 2024 at 4:09 PM -
Budget debate to begin today
The House of Assembly will debate the 2025 budget today, 18 December. This follows weeks of deliberations in the closed-door Standing Finance Committee (SFC) stage of proceedings, during which lawmakers closely inspected budget allocations...
December 18, 2024 at 8:09 AM -
OFWO President urges employers to stop victimising expat employees
Joanna Gaskin, President of the Overseas Filipino Workers Organization (OFWO), is calling on employers in the Virgin Islands to stop pocketing statutory contributions deducted from their expat employees’ salary and to ensure...
December 18, 2024 at 7:57 AM
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Walwyn to host D6 Christmas carolling contest
Residents of the Sixth District are invited to spread holiday cheer this Thursday as Representative Myron Walwyn hosts the District 6 Christmas Carol Competition. The festive event will feature solos, duets, and group performances,...
December 18, 2024 at 6:12 AM -
Inquiries Act now in force in the BVI
The BVI enacted the Inquiries Act 2024, which took effect on Monday, December 9. The new legislation replaces the Commissions of Inquiry Act of 1880 and establishes improved procedures for conducting public inquiries in the territory. “I...
December 18, 2024 at 6:05 AM -
VISAR’s Winter Wonderland opening for the holidays
Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) has announced that its annual Winter Wonderland will be open daily from Thursday, December 19 to December 30, with the exception of Christmas Day. The event, aimed at raising funds for VISAR,...
December 18, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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Gov’t honours 700 staff for dedicated service
More than 700 public officers were recently celebrated for their years of service during the Public Service Employee Recognition Ceremony in November. The event, held as part of Public Service Week, recognised the hard work and dedication...
December 17, 2024 at 7:30 AM -
Smith launches ‘resilience’ clean-up campaign
Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has launched the Roots & Resilience: Together We Thrive programme, a multi-faceted initiative aimed at boosting community pride and improving the appearance of the Virgin Islands. The...
December 17, 2024 at 7:22 AM -
ESHS dominates Inter-Secondary Chess Tournament
Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) emerged victorious in both the junior and senior divisions of the Inter-Secondary Division Chess Tournament, hosted by the Ministry of Education. The event took place at the Multi-Sport Complex from...
December 17, 2024 at 6:41 AM
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BVI officers get UK-funded financial crimes investigation training
Officers from various organisations and departments across the territory recently completed a UK-funded training course focused on financial crimes investigations. According to a press release from the Governor’s Office, members...
December 17, 2024 at 6:25 AM -
Celebrate life and unite, Premier urges
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is encouraging the people of the Virgin Islands to celebrate life. That was his central theme as he spoke briefly to the many patrons who attended his Christmas party last Thursday evening. The Premier also...
December 17, 2024 at 6:15 AM -
Prison staff managing overcrowding well — Governor
Governor Daniel Pruce has praised the dedication and ingenuity of prison staff in the BVI as they manage challenging conditions, including overcrowding at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut. During a recent interview with...
December 16, 2024 at 7:42 AM
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RDA conducting leak detection exercises with WSD
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), in collaboration with the Water and Sewerage Department (WSD), has commenced leak detection exercises across the territory following the successful completion of a Leak Detection...
December 16, 2024 at 7:18 AM -
Penn hosts Christmas tree-lighting ceremony in constituency
In an effort to foster community spirit and spread holiday cheer, Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn hosted the district’s first-ever Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Saturday, December 14, in Greenland. The festive...
December 16, 2024 at 6:55 AM -
New Public Service Management law to take effect on New Year’s
The Office of Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has announced that the Public Service Management Act, 2024 will officially take effect on January 1, 2025. This milestone follows extensive preparation, including detailed presentations...
December 16, 2024 at 6:45 AM
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Drugs found in container was over 70 kilos!
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that His Majesty’s Customs intercepted 71.84 kilograms of marijuana during a routine container search at Port Purcell on Tuesday, December 10. According to the RVIPF, the...
December 13, 2024 at 4:54 PM -
BVI sees spike in gun-related arrests
The British Virgin Islands is grappling with an upward trend in gun-related crimes, reflected in the number of arrests made by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in November. According to the RVIPF’s latest arrest...
December 13, 2024 at 7:51 AM -
Work begins on Beef Island’s beach management project
The government has commenced construction on a vending one at Long Bay Beach, Beef Island, advancing the much-talked-about Long Bay Beach Management Project. Officials said the initiative attempts to balance environmental conservation...
December 13, 2024 at 7:27 AM
