Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he accepts ultimate responsibility for financial missteps under his government, including a $20 million budget shortfall discovered last year after his government implemented a new salary structure for public servants. “When there are mistakes anywhere […]

Chief Education Officer (CEO) Orlandette Crabbe has condemned vendors who sell sexual enhancement drugs to students in school uniforms, calling the practice both illegal and deeply troubling. Speaking recently on the Talking Points radio show, Crabbe urged these vendors to […]

Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT), the British Virgin Islands’ only local telecommunications provider, has announced its highly anticipated March Madness Promotion for 2025, offering customers the chance to win substantial prizes throughout the month. This year’s promotion features weekly prizes of […]

The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) has apologised for the ongoing closure of Spring Bay National Park, citing urgent restoration work to address severe erosion and protect the site’s long-term sustainability.  The NPTVI released a statement on […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has firmly rejected claims that the BVI is a tax haven, insisting that the territory operates within international regulatory frameworks and is a responsible financial services jurisdiction.  “We are not a tax haven, and we are […]

Deputy Premier and Third District Representative Julian Fraser has pointed to ongoing roadworks in his district as one of the benefits of his decision to join the government. Speaking at a joint press conference with Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley on […]

The British Virgin Islands held its national wreath-laying ceremony on Monday, March 3, at Cappoons Bay Cemetery in honour of the late H. Lavity Stoutt. This year marks the 30th anniversary of Stoutt’s passing. The ceremony was attended by local […]

USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is set to visit the British Virgin Islands on Friday, March 7, to continue discussions with Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley regarding the proposed fee increases on USVI-based charter yacht operations in the BVI. During a […]

The Virgin Islands honoured its first Chief Minister and National Hero, H. Lavity Stoutt, with a spectacular concert on March 2, celebrating his lasting impact on the territory. The event, themed Heroes Live Forever: The H. Lavity Stoutt Concert, paid […]

The Virgin Islands paid tribute to its first Chief Minister and National Hero, H Lavity Stoutt, in a grand concert yesterday, March 2, celebrating his enduring legacy.  Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley called on residents to continue the work started by […]