Local sprinter Rikkoi Brathwaite has had a successful start to his Olympic campaign, securing his spot in the semi-finals of the men’s 100-metre event in Paris, France, on Saturday, August 3. Running out of lane 4, Brathwaite finished his heat […]
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Cultural Food Fair showcases local delicacies and products
Various members of the community showcased local foods and products at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park on Friday, August 2, in what was another successful staging of the BVI Cultural Food Fair, held as part of the annual […]
Nobody’s ‘business going on the streets’ with vetting — Smith
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has dismissed concerns over potential privacy breaches linked to the proposed Service Commissions Bill. During a debate in the House of Assembly yesterday, Smith addressed fears that the vetting process for law enforcement personnel, as stipulated […]
Perception of corruption doesn’t look good — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has addressed ongoing concerns about perceived corruption within the BVI during a debate on the Service Commissions Bill. Dr Wheatley acknowledged the proverbial cloud hanging over the territory and emphasised the importance of maintaining public trust […]
We’re private people! Walwyn slams ‘intrusive’ Service Commissions Bill
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn strongly criticised the Service Commissions Bill, describing it as an unprecedented intrusion into the private lives of public servants in the BVI. The bill, which stems from Recommendation B39 of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) […]
TPP businesses refute claims of ‘struggling’ amid seasonal lull
Various business operators at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park have refuted suggestions from Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn that businesses are struggling because of an unusual lull at the Pier Park. Penn recently suggested in the House of […]
PHOTOS: Forever Young Night
It was another entertaining night inside Rena’s Festiville on Thursday, August 1, for the ‘Forever Young’ night of the festivities. There were performances from UTB, Rupee, Onyan and the 3 Cylinder Band, Skinny Fabulous, among others, keeping patrons bouncing throughout […]
BVI gov’t pledges $400K to Grenada and St Vincent
The Government of the Virgin Islands has pledged $400,000 to assist St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada following the impact of Hurricane Beryl. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced this recently at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) 11th […]
RDA finalising documents for West End Ferry Terminal project
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is advancing towards the next phase of the West End Ferry Terminal project, a key infrastructural initiative to enhance the territory’s port facilities. Recently, RDA officials engaged with residents of the First […]
Penn highlights economic stagnation in TPP’s unusual quietness
The usually bustling Pier Park in Road Town has become an emblem of the BVI’s economic struggles. Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn painted a stark picture of the situation in the House of Assembly, noting the silence that now pervades […]
