Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has faced tough questions in the House of Assembly regarding the National Health Insurance (NHI) copay policies as concerns mount over the system’s financial sustainability and its impact on residents. Wheatley defended the current NHI structure […]
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Detention centre included in West End Ferry terminal plans
Minister of Communication and Works Kye Rymer has indicated that the new West End Ferry Terminal will include a detention centre as part of its design. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Thursday, February 13, Rymer outlined several security […]
Horse racing at Ellis Thomas Downs remains in limbo
The future of horse racing at Ellis Thomas Downs remains uncertain as the government continues to struggle to secure an agreement with landowners. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley gave that indication during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. Responding […]
Early Childhood facilities urged to improve hygiene
Acting Chief Environmental Health Officer Henrietta Alexander is urging early childhood facilities in the Virgin Islands to enforce regular handwashing as the territory navigates the peak season for childhood illnesses. In a press release on Monday, February 17, the Ministry […]
Minister urges caution after Hodges Creek work site accident
Works Minister Kye Rymer is urging motorists to exercise caution and practice safe driving following a vehicular accident near the roadworks site in Hodges Creek on Tuesday evening, February 18. “Reports indicate that a vehicle traveling at high speed veered […]
Pricey bids! West End Ferry Terminal Project halted for reassessment
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) announced on Monday that the West End Ferry Terminal Project has been delayed for reassessment after receiving bids that far exceeded the estimated budget of fifteen million dollars. The RDA stated that after recently […]
Seniors denied 5-day programme despite budget allocation
Plans to expand the East End/Long Look Community Senior Programme to five days a week have hit a roadblock despite funds being allocated in the 2025 budget. This is according to a recent exchange in the House of Assembly between […]
Unemployment not the cause of crime in BVI, Premier asserts
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says he does not believe a lack of employment opportunities is the cause of crime in the Territory. During the second sitting of the second session of the Fifth House of Assembly on Thursday, February 13, […]
Premier Says gov’t exploring Customs, Immigration merger
The government is actively exploring the integration of its Customs and Immigration departments into a unified Joint Border Control Force, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley revealed in the House of Assembly late last week. Speaking on the matter, Premier Wheatley said […]
Strategic plan for BVIHSA in development
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is developing a long-term strategic plan for ensuring sustainability and modernisation of healthcare services across the territory. Health Minister Vincent Wheatley announced the initiative during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, noting […]
