The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has warned residents about a surge in burglaries across Tortola, particularly targeting commercial premises and homes. Thieves are making off with cash, electronics, tools, and other valuable items, offering them for sale at […]
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Gov’t discovers a way to extend airport runway longer and millions cheaper than NDP’s proposal
The VIP government said it has found a way to extend the TB Lettsome International Airport runway to a longer distance and for millions of dollars cheaper than what the previous NDP government had proposed. Premier Andrew Fahie said they […]
It’s cheaper to provide security for returnees than to shut down economy again — Premier
Stating that the British Virgin Islands has sacrificed much to now have no active cases of COVID-19, Premier Andrew Fahie has warned returning residents to comply with the quarantine measures being implemented to prevent another shut-down of the economy. Addressing […]
Flow announces faster, cheaper prices for internet following meeting with Premier
Telecommunications giant Flow has announced that it will be offering faster speeds and cheaper prices for internet service in the British Virgin Islands. Ravindra Maywahlall made the announcement on Friday following a recent meeting with Premier Andrew Fahie. “Based on […]
Woman caught on camera swapping barcodes on supermarket item to pay cheaper price
The daughter of a well-known restauranteur was fined $1,500 after she was caught on camera switching supermarket barcodes to pay a cheaper price for a cake being sold at RiteWay food store. Charged with a single count of theft is […]
Stolen devices being resold for cheap, cops suspect
Unknown assailants have been burglarizing businesses such as electronic stores on Tortola, and law enforcers suspect burglars are now reselling the stolen devices at cheap prices. Police also suspect the said burglars are behind the recent break-in at iSmart in […]
Gov’t now using ‘cheaper’ way to deliver projects
The Ministry of Communication and Works said it is now using a cheaper means of getting capital projects done quicker throughout the territory. According to permanent secretary in the ministry, Anthony McMaster, private/public partnerships are now the norm. He stated […]
NHI told: Don’t search for the cheapest providers
Member of the parliamentary opposition Julian Fraser has called on the National Health Insurance (NHI) to desist from searching for the cheapest healthcare providers, adding that such cheapening of healthcare services may be bad for some patients. “I want to […]
Minimum wage to increase to $7.25 in July, says Premier
The minimum wage in the Virgin Islands will increase from $6 to $7.25 per hour starting in July, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley announced on Tuesday evening. He said the change will be implemented in phases, with a further increase planned […]
Impasse! Horse racing at Ellis Thomas Downs remains at standstill
Horse racing at Ellis Thomas Downs remains at a standstill as government negotiations to resolve a longstanding impasse have yet to yield results. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley confirmed that while discussions have been ongoing, they have not yet been successful. […]
