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Slight project delay as WE Ferry terminal bid deadline extended

Slight project delay as WE Ferry terminal bid deadline extended

The deadline for bids on the West End Ferry Terminal and Temporary Facility Project has been extended to January 17, 2025. The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) announced the new development recently and advised that the extension will give shortlisted […]

by / on November 21, 2024 at 6:23 AM /
MSC Virtuosa makes inaugural call to BVI

MSC Virtuosa makes inaugural call to BVI

The territory welcomed the inaugural call of the MSC Virtuosa, Wednesday 20th November. MSC Virtuosa’s namesake comes from the word virtuoso, meaning someone highly skilled in any field of activity, and so MSC Virtuosa was named to pay homage to […]

by / on November 20, 2024 at 1:28 PM /
Traffic congestion forces night-time roadwork shift on Tortola

Traffic congestion forces night-time roadwork shift on Tortola

Amid mounting public complaints about severe traffic congestion during peak hours, the Ministry of Communication and Works has halted several road projects on Tortola until nighttime. The decision followed directives from Acting Premier Julian Fraser, who apologized to the public […]

by / on November 20, 2024 at 1:13 PM /
Premier projects inflation drop in 2025

Premier projects inflation drop in 2025

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the inflation rate in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is expected to decline from over three percent in 2024 to a projected 2.15% in 2025. During his 2025 budget address […]

by / on November 20, 2024 at 8:03 AM /
UK should be more supportive, Premier tells UKOTA

UK should be more supportive, Premier tells UKOTA

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on the United Kingdom (UK) to provide greater support for borrowing ratios to help Overseas Territories (OTs) strengthen their economies and resilience to climate-related risks. Speaking at the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) Political […]

by / on November 20, 2024 at 7:51 AM /
BVI needs a Czar of Efficiency, like Trump

BVI needs a Czar of Efficiency, like Trump

Talk show host and commentator Claude Skelton Cline has called for establishing a “Czar of Efficiency” to streamline government operations in the Virgin Islands. Speaking on his programme Honestly Speaking, Skelton Cline said this efficiency-focused position would operate outside of […]

by / on November 20, 2024 at 7:47 AM /
No provision for expat children in new immigration law — Gov’t

No provision for expat children in new immigration law — Gov’t

The government has clarified that the recently amended Immigration and Passport (Amendment) Act, 2024, does not introduce new provisions for granting residence status to children born in the territory to non-Belonger parents. This clarification follows earlier communications suggesting such pathways […]

by / on November 20, 2024 at 7:39 AM /
TPP announces successful training partnership with Lemoneight

TPP announces successful training partnership with Lemoneight

Tortola Pier Park Ltd. (TPPL) proudly announces the success of the “STAND OUT: Elevate Your Sales, Connect & Engage” training session, held in collaboration with Lemoneight, and the BVI Tourist Board on Friday November 15th 2024 at BVI Finance conference […]

by / on November 19, 2024 at 3:59 PM /
Flow customers “Get It All” for Christmas

Flow customers “Get It All” for Christmas

The following is a media release from telecommunications company, Flow. The British Virgin Islands’ leading communications and entertainment provider, Flow, is excited to unveil its Christmas campaign – “Get it All.” The campaign celebrates the company’s dedication to connectivity through […]

by / on November 19, 2024 at 3:36 PM /
Repairs underway at Windy Hill Road following severe rain damage

Repairs underway at Windy Hill Road following severe rain damage

The Ministry of Communication and Works has advanced repairs on the Windy Hill Road leading into Carrot Bay after heavy rains on Monday, November 11, caused significant damage. A portion of the Lower Windy Hill Road collapsed, limiting traffic to […]

by / on November 19, 2024 at 8:10 AM /