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Premier on sewerage project: Nothing will stop me!
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has vowed to finally address the longstanding sewerage problems plaguing the Seventh and Eighth districts. The East End/Long Look Sewerage Project is a critical infrastructure development that has faced...
May 2, 2024 at 6:15 AM -
UPDATE: Governor approves census penalties
Director of the Central Statistics Office Raymond Phillips has revealed that the Governor has empowered Phillips’ office to issue tickets to persons who withhold census data from enumerators. Enumerators have been in the field...
May 2, 2024 at 6:10 AM -
BVI advocates for climate resilience funding
The BVI recently rallied support for itself and 12 other small Caribbean states, saying they remain in need of financing to address sustainable development and climate resilience. The BVI and the 12 Caribbean nations are Associate...
May 2, 2024 at 6:03 AM
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Immigration Department worried over runaway cruise passengers
Concerns are mounting within the Immigration Department and the BVI Ports Authority following a string of incidents where cruise ship passengers have failed to return to their ships after arriving in the territory. The issue centres...
May 1, 2024 at 7:56 AM -
I was threatened after calling out local Magistrate
Talk show host and political commentator Cindy Rosan has stated that she received threats after sharing her opinion on the matter involving Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith, Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards and the Commissioner of...
May 1, 2024 at 6:10 AM -
Local bank accused of unfair practices
A local bank has been accused of unfair practices after a customer alleged that thousands of dollars in delayed charges were deducted from their account. A disgruntled customer shared their experience on social media, alleging that...
May 1, 2024 at 6:09 AM
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Cruise arrivals may decline as Norwegian cancels BVI calls
Amid increased cruise arrivals for each month since the start of 2024, the territory may see a decline in May as Norwegian Cruise has cancelled some of its calls that were scheduled for the BVI in May and June. Norwegian Breakaway...
May 1, 2024 at 6:06 AM -
Gov’t workshop targets office gender sensitivity
The government held a training workshop last week aimed at promoting gender awareness in the workplace. The workshop targeted gender focal points within government agencies and statutory bodies. The training, titled ‘Building Gender...
May 1, 2024 at 6:03 AM -
Can BVI politicians really be held accountable?
Questions have been raised over whether elected officials in the BVI can ever truly be held accountable without laws explicitly designed for achieving this purpose. Panellists at a recent constitutional forum discussed the next...
April 30, 2024 at 6:07 PM
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Fraser bemoans BVI labour exploitation
Third District Representative Julian Fraser recently raised the issue of exploitation in the BVI and concluded that it would always exist in the labour market. He urged lawmakers to represent their constituents fully and bring their...
April 30, 2024 at 7:34 AM -
American Airlines to fly bigger plane to BVI?
It seems the territory will be deepening its relationship with American Airlines and there are indications that the airline could be preparing to fly a slightly bigger plane to the BVI later this year. American Airlines commenced...
April 30, 2024 at 6:27 AM -
OECS joins UN to fight plastic pollution
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has joined the call of international negotiators for an ambitious, comprehensive, and all-encompassing United Nations treaty on plastics. The call is for a treaty that addresses...
April 30, 2024 at 6:04 AM
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Gov’t seeks help finding missing Colombian
The public is being asked to help find Monica Marcela Pineda of Colombia. Pineda travelled to the territory via cruise ship Norwegian Sky on Sunday, April 28 and has neither returned to the ship nor departed the territory legally. The...
April 30, 2024 at 6:03 AM -
Don’t be fooled by claims BVI is corrupt — Turnbull
A prominent community figure has argued that corruption allegations may have obstructed the movement for constitutional reform and enhanced self-determination in the BVI. Accusations of unethical practices have undermined public trust...
April 29, 2024 at 8:25 AM -
Public servants must declare interests, says former Speaker
Former House of Assembly Speaker Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe has reignited the debate surrounding the territory’s Register of Interests (ROI) Act. During a recent constitutional reform forum at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College...
April 29, 2024 at 7:38 AM
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Maynard’s sentencing gets postponed for final time
A Miami judge has deferred the sentencing hearing for confessed former BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard for the final time. Maynard, who confessed to being involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy led by former...
April 29, 2024 at 6:29 AM -
Gov’t offices giving better customer service?
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has said there is an increase in positive reviews from residents who get services from public officers. The Deputy Governor’s Office has implemented several mechanisms to improve the customer service...
April 29, 2024 at 6:18 AM -
Vaccinations down in BVI
There are indications that health professionals are seeing a downturn in the number of parents who are choosing to vaccinate their children in the BVI. Vaccinations are an effective tool that has prevented many deadly diseases globally....
April 29, 2024 at 6:03 AM
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Vindication for Alwin James as court rejects firearm charges
Former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Alwin James, was exonerated from charges in a controversial firearms case he denounced as an abuse of process. The case ended with the court acknowledging procedural failings and potential...
April 26, 2024 at 7:41 AM -
Gov’t approves revised Belonger policy
The has government approved a revised policy for Belonger status and permanent residence in the territory. It said the policy provides a fair, clear, and transparent process for granting these statuses to individuals who are...
April 26, 2024 at 7:33 AM -
BVIslanders suffering from extreme form of pride
Talk show host Dr Kedrick Pickering has stated that BVIslanders are suffering from hubris — an extreme form of pride that is holding the territory back as it seeks to advance into the next phase of development. Speaking on the...
April 26, 2024 at 7:26 AM