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Development in Latin America and Caribbean improving

Development in Latin America and Caribbean improving

The 2023/2024 Human Development Index (HDI) has been published and its data show that development in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) improved significantly but failed to reach pre-pandemic levels of progress. According to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), […]

by / on March 15, 2024 at 6:17 AM /
NDP Chairman Marlon Penn

Penn not sure if he’ll decline Greedy Bill benefits

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has stated that he cannot say whether he’ll decline lump sum benefits that legislators are due under the Greedy Bill once he retires. The “Greedy Bill”, formally known as the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Service) (Amendment) […]

by / on March 15, 2024 at 6:13 AM /
On Tidal Roots Farm. (Photo provided)

Local farmers discuss regenerative agriculture at community forum

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries hosted a public forum this week at the Elmore Stoutt High School to discuss regenerative agriculture, a method of farming that improves soil health, water conservation, and climate change mitigation. The forum was part […]

by / on March 15, 2024 at 6:02 AM /
Opposition legislator ‘deeply concerned’ over law and order

Opposition legislator ‘deeply concerned’ over law and order

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has expressed strong concern about the territory’s law and order situation. During his appearance on the Talking Points radio show recently, Penn said his concern comes both as an elected leader and as a citizen. […]

by / on March 15, 2024 at 6:02 AM /
Walwyn urges caution in ROI bill changes for public servants

Walwyn urges caution in ROI bill changes for public servants

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has urged Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to use caution in his approach to a new amendment to the Register of Interests (ROI) Act that now impacts public servants and their families. Premier Wheatley told lawmakers […]

by / on March 14, 2024 at 8:14 AM /
Lead organiser of the 'We the People are Fed Up' motorcade protest, Cindy Rosan-Jones during the event on Saturday, June 12.

Crime rate makes me consider leaving BVI

As the territory continues to grapple with the murder of prominent attorney Jamal Smith, media owner and talk show host Cindy Rosan has expressed that the crime wave that has hit the territory has caused her to reconsider living in […]

by / on March 14, 2024 at 6:27 AM /
ESHS declared winners in Inter-Secondary School Debates

ESHS declared winners in Inter-Secondary School Debates

The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) overcame St. Georges Secondary School to emerge victorious in the final round of the Education Ministry’s annual Inter-Secondary School debates. The final round was held yesterday, March 13, under the moot, “All students exiting […]

by / on March 14, 2024 at 6:20 AM /
"It's a disgrace, in my view, that a Minister of Finance, at political rally, would get up and call out what monies pensioners are getting" -- Walwyn

WALWYN: Premier, why did you buckle under pressure?

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn recently accused Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley of buckling under pressure from the United Kingdom, when his government agreed to implement a slew of good governance reforms to prevent Britain from taking over the government. The […]

by / on March 14, 2024 at 6:14 AM /
A section of Tortola. (BVI News photo)

Security Council seeks witnesses in shocking murder

The National Security Council (NSC) has issued an appeal for witnesses to step forward with information about the brutal murder of local lawyer, Jamal Smith, an incident that has shocked and disturbed the community. Smith was found dead on Tuesday […]

by / on March 14, 2024 at 6:09 AM /
Local attorney-at-law, Jamal Smith.

Who killed Jamal Smith? Police seek public’s help

While calling on the public for assistance, the police has officially released the identity of the attorney who was shot and killed at a residence in Manual Hill on Monday. He has been identified as 46-year-old Jamal Smith, a prominent […]

by / on March 13, 2024 at 4:51 PM /