Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ‘Budda’ Mather has called for greater collaboration between the government and Opposition members, saying the territory could benefit from the expertise of elected leaders who are not part of the Cabinet. The six Opposition members have […]

As some sections of the public continue to speak against the government’s drive to revive music festivals, Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has urged the government to stop hosting “parties”, as the community has experienced enough of those celebrations in recent […]

Despite complaints by some residents about the territory’s serious problems, Third District Representative Julian Fraser has said the BVI excels at giving the impression that everything is fine. Residents have complained unsuccessfully about the BVI’s poor infrastructure and social ills […]

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton strongly protested the stringent security checks he has endured at the local airport even as other dignitaries get privileges. “I get annoyed with what is happening to us officials when we travel through the airport,” Skelton […]

The government has announced that as of March 31, they’ve successfully converted all 2,499 public officers to a new salary structure, which means that all civil servants are now earning above the living wage. The conversion follows the Compensation Review […]

The government last week recommissioned the Burt Point Wastewater Treatment Plant which has been out of operation since it was damaged by the 2017 hurricanes. The plant is a major one as it treats sewerage from communities including Baughers Bay, […]

Deputy Premier Lorna Smith was embarrassed at the level of red tape in the government, arguing that she may have been naive in hoping for more progress when she first entered office. While discussing the condition of the territory in […]

Residents should allow the government to complete its manifesto promises over its entire term before deciding on a passing grade. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told lawmakers that his government has four years to complete its task and said he should […]

Cultural icon and former lawmaker, Eileene Parsons, has described a move by authorities to change the territory’s national dress as an asinine and foolish decision. Parsons argued that much thought and effort had been put into the cultural wear over […]

Despite increasing complaints and criticisms from opposition members and critics of his government, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that the BVI’s economy is doing well and heading in the right direction. “Watch me, in fact, the slogan right now […]