Amid criticism that music festivals are a waste of the territory’s resources, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated that the Central Statistics Office (CSO) will be measuring the economic impact of the Virgin Islands Music Festival, which is set to […]
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It’s official! UN agrees to framework to tax the rich
After many months of debate, discussion and disapproval from some countries, the United Nations (UN) has agreed by consensus to design a new framework to tax wealthy persons and corporations around the world. The UN framework will provide countries with […]

BVI pioneers first-ever e-litigation criminal module
The BVI has become the first jurisdiction to implement the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court’s (ECSC) e-litigation criminal module. The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court’s (ECSC) e-litigation portal provides a platform for submitting and processing court documents electronically. The addition of the […]

No injuries reported after Huntums Ghut shooting – RVIPF
Police said they did not find any proof of injuries following reports of gunshots in the Huntums Ghut region after 8 pm on March 23. Residents reported hearing several loud gunshots near a popular bar in the area. But police […]

One reported injured in Friday night shooting
At least one person is nursing injuries following a shooting incident on Tortola late Friday night, March 22. The gunshot victim, whose identity has not been officially confirmed, is being treated at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital. In the […]

BVI public getting what they voted for, says Penn
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn said the public should note that elections have consequences, adding that the government’s lack of accountability and transparency is a result of voters’ choices. The Opposition members have accused the Dr Natalio Wheatley administration of […]

Do the police have the capacity to handle crime?
Does the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have the capacity to curb the crime and violence that is on the rise in the community? That’s the question that one journalist asked members of the Opposition who this week called […]

Cabinet receives situation report from last October’s TS Philippe
Nearly six months after the passage of Tropical Storm Philippe, which impacted the Virgin Islands in early October last year, Cabinet has just been given situation reports from that weather incident. A situation report is a document or summary that […]

21 illegal migrants found on VG
Local law enforcement authorities have found 21 illegal migrants in the North Sound area of Virgin Gorda today, Thursday, March 21. These migrants are of Romanian, Haitian, Colombian, American, Irish, and Ecuadorian nationalities. A media release from the Immigration Department […]

Register of Interests should be fully public, says Skelton
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton said he believes the Register of Interests should be public for both lawmakers and public servants. The Register of Interests is a record of the financial interests of legislators. It allows them to publicly declare any […]