Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated that his government is actively considering calls to increase the territory’s minimum wage, which now stands at $6 per hour. The Premier said Labour Minister Lorna Smith will be leading the efforts regarding a […]

Third District Representative Julian Fraser has argued that the BVI can forge its own destiny and should be allowed to do so by the United Kingdom (UK). Fraser lambasted the United Kingdom for not being able to criticise France over […]

Although it seems like a great idea, Governor John Rankin has indicated that gun amnesties aren’t effective in getting weapons off the street and reducing violent crimes in the territory. Gun amnesties allow for the voluntary surrender of unwanted or […]

Naomi Onwufuju , a 16-year-old senior at the Elmore Stoutt High School, has won the title of Junior Minister for Tourism at this year’s Regional Tourism Youth Conference in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This is the BVI’s first title […]

The BVI government has bestowed the honour of national hero on 10 Virgin Islanders whose altruistic efforts have contributed significantly to the advancement of the territory. The nine heroes and one heroine were enshrined in law in the House of […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it has seen an increase in the number of burglaries happening around the BVI recently. In recent days, residential properties as well as businesses have fallen victim to break-ins and attempted break-ins, […]

The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) has announced that it will be hosting its biennial emergency simulation exercises at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport (Beef Island), the Auguste George International Airport (Anegada), and the Virgin Gorda International Airport (Virgin Gorda). […]

Health Officials remain concerned about the mass migration of nurses and other health professionals from the region to the US and UK, among other countries. At a recent press conference which looked at outcomes of the 9th OECS Council of […]

Governor John Rankin has revealed that no foul play has been observed so far in the tragic and sudden death of Detective Sergeant Paul France of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Rankin said a pathologist will arrive in […]

In an attempt to end speculation among residents, Police Commissioner Mark Collins has explained that a leaked email from his office that recently went viral was not linked to any serious or criminal investigation in the community. The email hit […]