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West End Police Staion

Police stations in East and West End to reopen!

Following a string of burglaries and violent crimes across the territory, Police Commissioner Mark Collins has announced that the police stations in East End and West End communities will reopen as of Monday October 16. There’s been an uptick in […]

by / on October 13, 2023 at 7:02 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

Raise them right! Premier appeals to families over crime

As incidents of serious crime continue to escalate in the territory, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has urged families and community members to play a greater role in raising children to be productive, law-abiding citizens. Over the past months, the territory […]

by / on October 13, 2023 at 6:30 AM /
The receptacle set up inside One Stop Mall.

Collection bin set up for donations to embattled former Premier

Ahead of Andrew Fahie’s trial in the United States, residents are being invited to offer a financial contribution to the embattled former Premier of the British Virgin Islands. Fahie was arrested in 2022 for conspiracy to traffic cocaine from the […]

by / on October 12, 2023 at 1:29 PM /
The state-owned Prospect Reef Hotel on Tortola.

Premier explains Prospect Reef neglect

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated that the absence of a board of directors is the primary reason for the current state of neglect at the former Prospect Reef Hotel area. “Prospect Reef is a company. I believe the company […]

by / on October 12, 2023 at 7:26 AM /
Unrealistic COI deadlines required extension — Premier

Unrealistic COI deadlines required extension — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has blamed what he described as unrealistic deadlines for the slow progress in implementing some of the reforms by the agreed deadlines outlined in the Framework Agreement document between the United Kingdom and the BVI. “Recently, […]

by / on October 12, 2023 at 6:34 AM /
The East End Police Station on Tortola.

East End businesswoman in anguish after robbery

Owner of East End’s Mangrove Bakery, Zelma Williams has bemoaned the lack of police presence in the community, after thieves vandalised her business on October 10. The businesswoman said the door to her establishment was damaged and thieves took off […]

by / on October 12, 2023 at 6:32 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

We have interests to protect, Premier tells OECS Council

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Health Ministers Meeting this week that it is essential for the BVI to actively participate in addressing its unique challenges and protect its interests in relevant […]

by / on October 12, 2023 at 6:08 AM /
Post-Philippe woes: Are you being affected by mould?

Post-Philippe woes: Are you being affected by mould?

Following the flooding and damage caused by Tropical Storm Philippe, the community is advised to take the necessary steps to prevent the growth of mould inside buildings, especially residential premises. The issue of mould became a big problem in commercial […]

by / on October 12, 2023 at 6:07 AM /
A section of the main island of Tortola.

Group dominance a key consideration in Belongership policy

The prospect of groups with other national origins becoming the dominant group in the BVI has been highlighted by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley as one of the key considerations to be examined in shaping the government’s policy on granting residence […]

by / on October 11, 2023 at 7:23 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley.

UK shouldn’t impose its same-sex views on BVI

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that the United Kingdom (UK), in framing legislation that affects the BVI, should not impose its own views on same-sex marriage on the territory. The Premier expressed recently that this is one of several […]

by / on October 11, 2023 at 7:17 AM /