Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith has revealed that 60 per cent of the territory’s 21,000-member workforce requires work permits. While commenting on some of the issues affecting her ministry, Smith stressed that systems within the Labour Department need […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn said he has noticed that the USVI Governor endorsed the VIP Party during the recent general election, even as his country continues to crush the BVI with better tourism outcomes. Walwyn said he understands why […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has bemoaned the cumbersome procurement process used by the government, stating that there is a growing number of businesses that are choosing to not work with the government. The government is expecting to spend some […]

While appealing for unity from elected representatives in the House of Assembly (HOA), Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed that good governance changes coming out of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report are being implemented by his government under force […]

After months of pleading from some critics, the government has now conceded that it will purchase the Joe’s Hill Manor Estate to streamline the acquisition process for first-time homeowners.  During the budget debate, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the […]

Chairman of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) Dean Robin has rejected calls for the resignation of Police Commissioner Mark Collins and condemned what he described as attacks on the top cop’s integrity. Robin, a Chief Inspector attached to the Royal […]

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has again called for serious upgrades to the government’s RATED programme, saying participants are frustrated by the length of time it takes to receive their pay. The RATED programme is an initiative of the […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has picked up more criticism due to his absence from the majority of the Standing Finance Committee meetings where the territory’s annual budget was examined. Sixth District Representative Myron Walwayn is the latest elected leader to […]

The Rotary Club of Central Tortola, in partnership with KT Productions, UP’s Cineplex and Cyril B. Romney Pier Park has officially opened its Annual Christmas Village, A unique blend of festivities and activities have been added to the list of […]

As the highly anticipated trial of former Premier Andrew Fahie approaches on next month, his attorney Theresa Van Vliet is intensifying preparations. She submitted a comprehensive list of probing questions for the crucial jury selection process to the court last […]