Residents relying on Social Security assistance can expect an increase in their monthly benefits starting in January 2025. Health Minister Vincent Wheatley made the announcement during the House of Assembly’s budget debate. Wheatley, who represents the Ninth District, explained that […]

A 25-year-old fireman was granted $50,000 signed bail on Tuesday, December 24, after appearing before the Magistrate’s Court on firearm-related charges. Carlon O’Neal, of Butu Mountain, was charged with unlawful possession of explosives and carrying a firearm without a license. […]

Residents have taken to social media to share their reactions to a notice issued by the BVI Banks Association (BVIBA) on December 10, 2024, regarding compliance with card transaction policies. The BVIBA cautioned merchants against imposing minimum spending requirements for […]

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer said the government has decided to increase the procurement threshold from $10,000 to $25,000. The adjustment seeks to improve efficiency in completing smaller projects while addressing long-standing issues within the territory. “We are aware […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has apologised to workers and business owners for deferring a long-awaited minimum wage increase, acknowledging the widespread inconvenience caused by delays in implementing the policy. During the budget debate wrap-up in the House of Assembly recently, […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has blasted the recently commissioned Trellis Bay Rest Stop on Beef Island, describing it as inadequate and unfit for purpose. Walwyn’s comments come amid ongoing discussions about the facility’s effectiveness in serving both residents and […]

The Office of the Deputy Governor has announced a job evaluation project for the public service. According to a media release issued on Monday, December 23, the project will assess the relative value of roles within the public service using […]

BVI’s 2024 Hong Kong Financial Services Roadshow was declared a great success by the Virgin Islands Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Trade, and Immigration, the Honorable Lorna G. Smith. The Deputy Premier led a 13 member delegation from […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has raised serious concerns about the escalating construction costs in the BVI, describing the situation as unsustainable and detrimental to the everyday person. During the recent budget debate in the House of Assembly, Penn pointed […]

The government is considering a potential merger of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water & Sewerage Department (WSD) to improve efficiency and service delivery. Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer announced the move during the recent budget […]