Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton warned that the BVI was building gallows for itself whenever lawmakers looked to pass certain restrictive types of transparency legislation in the territory. Skelton made the claim as lawmakers discussed the merits of the Services Commissions […]

Recalling instances where he was met with disgust and contempt from some members of the public, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed a desire to see love and unity restored in the East End community. The Seventh District Representative made […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather has made a passionate call for Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to ensure that Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer is equipped with the necessary resources to improve the BVI’s infrastructure. In a compelling plea […]

Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has stressed the need for persons in the BVI to adapt to the changing winds of accountability, particularly in establishing such practices in public service. The government is seeking to introduce a more rigorous vetting system […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has highlighted several legislative priorities his government intends to pursue in the coming months. Several of these focus on implementing recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) to ensure sustainable governance and robust legislative reforms. Premier […]

Scores of revellers gathered on the eastern end of Tortola on Wednesday for the East End J’ouvert, a vibrant celebration held as part of the territory’s 70th anniversary emancipation festivities. The crowd danced to the infectious sounds of soca played […]

Local sprint hurdler Kyron McMaster has booked his place in the Olympic final of the men’s 400 metre hurdles event scheduled for later this week. McMaster qualified after finishing first in his semi-final in Paris, France, on Wednesday. He won […]

Premier and Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley is calling for greater support for the annual East End/Long Look leg of the emancipation festivities held on Tuesday, August 6. As the 70th Emancipation Festival nears its conclusion, the East End […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed a desire to encourage other nationalities to participate in the August Monday Parade, part of the territory’s annual emancipation festivities. He shared this sentiment during this year’s parade, which featured nearly 50 entries of […]

Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Luce Hodge-Smith has appealed to BVI residents for more patience as the government tackles persistent tourism challenges. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Hodge-Smith affirmed the government’s commitment to enhancing the tourism sector […]