The Department of Labour continues to receive ‘numerous requests’ for skilled workers in the construction and marine industries, said Labour Commissioner Janice Rymer. A media release from government also said requests are primarily coming from local employers in these industries. […]

PRESS RELEASE: Last evening, I was saddened to learn of the passing of Mr Elton Georges, CMG, OBE, a man of great strength, courage and conviction who I have had the pleasure of knowing for many decades as he dedicated […]

After sustaining significant damage from the three catastrophic disasters last year, the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has moved its headquarters to the Geneva Place building on Wickham’s Cay I. The Board is operating on the third floor of the building. […]

Queen’s Counsel and former Acting High Court Judge, Gerard Farara wants a policy to be implemented that makes it mandatory for legislators to be fully furnished with documents relating to all bills introduced in the House of Assembly. Farara made […]

An inmate at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut has been accused of assaulting a prison officer, BVI News has been told. It is said that the inmate in question expelled a noxious substance in the prison guard’s face. Details […]

There are calls for the Virgin Islands Constitution to be amended to include at least two additional legislators in the House of Assembly. Sister Islands Coordinator Vincent Wheatley is suggesting that Virgin Gorda, Anegada, and Jost Van Dyke should each […]

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith is still the preferred leader overall for the British Virgin Islands but residents have named Opposition Leader Andrew Fahie and Education Minister Myron Walwyn as close contenders. This is according to a second political survey […]

Premier Dr D Orlando Smith has shot down claims that agents from the United Kingdom have been deployed to the BVI to monitor his government. These rumours came out of the House Of Assembly recently from members of the Premier […]

Government member Delores Christopher said she would have voted against the Recovery and Development Agency bill had she been present on the day of the vote. Christopher said she was absent on decision day because of illness. While speaking on radio […]

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The recent 10 to two vote in the Virgin Islands legislature allowing for the establishment of the Disaster Recovery Agency is a vote for transparent, accountable, equitable, measured, and well-audited governance. The Virgin Islands has taken […]