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Tourism Association forges new partnership with gov’t

The BVI Yachting Hotel and Tourism Association (BVIYHTA) recently participated in a strategic meeting with Premier and Tourism Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley where they shared their resolve to advance the BVI’s tourism product., The BVIYHTA said the meeting with the […]

by / on March 1, 2024 at 6:02 AM /
Scene at the festival village in Road Town during a previous emancipation festival.

Premier, Penn clash over VIF&FC shift to Tourist Board

Eighth District Representative, Marlon Penn has accused Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley of acting outside of the law in moving the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs (VIF&F) Committee to the BVI Tourist Board recently. The government moved to dissolve the VIF&F […]

by / on February 29, 2024 at 8:07 AM /
Cabinet approves new 20-year Belonger policy

Cabinet approves new 20-year Belonger policy

Cabinet has officially approved the new Belonger Status and Permanent Residence Policy aimed at addressing critical aspects of immigration. The policy recommends that persons must reside in the territory for 20 years before becoming eligible to apply for Belonger status […]

by / on February 29, 2024 at 7:50 AM /
Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

Gov’t to remove illegal structures on Crown lands

With the development of the new Crown Land Policy, the government has announced it is moving to address illegal development on Crown lands, including the removal of derelict vehicles, boats, and heavy equipment machinery on these lands. Permanent Secretary in […]

by / on February 29, 2024 at 6:18 AM /
Junior Minister Karl Dawson

Jobs are there but youngsters don’t want them

As the community continues to debate whether the state of the economy is responsible for an uptick in crime, Junior Minister Dr Karl Dawson has posited that some youngsters just aren’t interested in the jobs that the economy has to […]

by / on February 29, 2024 at 6:14 AM /
Mrs BVI 2024, Mrs Rhonda Victor Pinnock.

Pinnock to compete in Mrs Globe International Pageant

Mrs Rhonda Victor Pinnock is set to grace the prestigious Mrs Globe International Pageant in Hainan, China, on March 9, 2024.  Mrs Pinnock, a mother of three girls, was recently crowned Mrs BVI 2024/25, and embodies the essence of grace, […]

by / on February 29, 2024 at 6:03 AM /
First-ever prison debate sparks rehab dialogue

First-ever prison debate sparks rehab dialogue

His Majesty’s Prison, in collaboration with the New Life Baptist Church, hosted its inaugural debate between male and female inmates, marking a significant step in the institution’s rehabilitative initiatives. The event, which is now expected to become an annual occurrence, […]

by / on February 28, 2024 at 7:48 AM /
Vincent Wheatley

Senior doctors want too much to work on sister islands

Health Minister Vincent Wheatley said he has been eyeing senior doctors who are close to retirement to provide medical care on the sister islands. But he admitted that the government are not able to meet the demands of these professionals. […]

by / on February 28, 2024 at 7:24 AM /
Close-up. Arrested man handcuffed hands at the back isolated on gray background. Prisoner or arrested terrorist, close-up of hands in handcuffs.

Police announce arrests in CGB shooting, Aladdin robbery

Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) arrested an undisclosed number of persons following an early morning raid yesterday, February 27. The RVIPF said it made multiple arrests while conducting an extensive operation targeting suspects involved in the […]

by / on February 28, 2024 at 6:32 AM /
Man dies after surfing incident at Apple Bay

Man dies after surfing incident at Apple Bay

A man who police say entered the BVI as a tourist, died yesterday after suffering a mishap in a surfing incident at Apple Bay. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) confirmed a report received regarding an unresponsive male in […]

by / on February 28, 2024 at 6:07 AM /