The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will soon be launching payment kiosks to provide customers with a more convenient way to manage their bills. According to BVIEC General Manager Neil Smith, the kiosks will be stationed at secure and accessible locations […]
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Premier’s Office outlines funding limitations ahead budget address
Ahead of the Premier’s upcoming 2025 fiscal budget presentation, Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe, acknowledged challenges in securing sufficient funds for ministry allocations. In a statement on Thursday, November 7, Stoutt-Igwe explained that ministry budgets are determined […]
Thin-skinned leader? Turnbull says gov’t ministers fear being fired
Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has accused the government of being thin-skinned and suggested that ministers are apprehensive about voicing their opinions due to fear of dismissal. Turnbull raised concerns about the government’s sensitivity to criticism while highlighting the […]
Was Lorna Smith offered Junior Minister post after firing?
Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has alleged that former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith turned down an offer to become a junior minister after her recent dismissal as Labour and Financial Services Minister. Speaking on his talk show, “Honestly Speaking,” Skelton Cline […]
Premier explains RATED programme payment delays
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has addressed payment delays affecting the government’s Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development (RATED) programme, attributing them to budgeting challenges. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Dr Wheatley explained that funds allocated for 2024 were […]
RVIPF warns residents of blackmail scams
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has received at least four reports of blackmail scams targeting residents in the territory in recent days. In a statement this week, the RVIPF noted that residents reported receiving alarming text messages demanding […]
Forbes Travel Guide rep trains BVIPA staff in service excellence
Members of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) recently completed a Service Excellence Training led by a Forbes Travel Guide representative, aimed at enhancing guest experiences and service standards across the territory. Forbes Travel Guide is a global rating system for […]
BVI to launch ‘Tourism Historical Tour Manual’
The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB) is set to launch a new manual and virtual tour, showcasing the history of the Virgin Islands. In an announcement on Wednesday, November 6, BVITB shared that the official unveiling of the […]
Lazarus moment! Fraser was politically dead for 12 years — Skelton Cline
Commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has likened Deputy Premier Julian Fraser’s return to government to a “Lazarus moment,” describing him as having been “out in a wilderness” for the past 12 years before his recent appointment. Speaking on his […]
Gov’t announces changes in ministerial portfolio assignments
The government has announced several changes to ministerial portfolios in a release issued yesterday, November 5. Governor Daniel Pruce signed the instruments of appointment, formalising the adjustments. However, the reasons behind the shift were not immediately clear. Premier Dr Natalio […]
