Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has addressed concerns over the delayed implementation of the Virgin Islands Trade Commission, citing the need for proper structuring to ensure its effectiveness. While the legislation establishing the Trade Commission was passed in 2019, several key […]
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Gov’t launches 3-Year development strategy
The Virgin Islands Government has introduced a three-year Medium-Term Development Strategy (MTDevS) alongside its National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) to guide national progress. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley stated that the strategy is designed to support the […]
Cancer Society covers co-pay expenses for cancer patients at Penn Medical Center
The BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) demonstrated its support for the cancer community by covering co-pay expenses at Penn Medical Center’s Oncology Department on Sunday, February 4th, and Monday, February 5th. BVICS President Gloria Fahie emphasised that raising awareness goes beyond […]
Premier hits back at ‘malicious’ UK attacks
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has pushed back against UK lawmakers’ claims that the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is attempting to weaken financial transparency measures. UK Members of Parliament (MPs) criticized the territory’s proposed framework for a public register of company […]
Premier slams proposed Customs and Immigration merger
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed a proposed merger of the Virgin Islands Customs and Immigration departments, calling it an ill-advised recommendation from the United Kingdom’s second volume of the law enforcement review. The proposal, part of a broader effort […]
Auditor General probing government’s $20M budget error
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that the Auditor General is examining the circumstances surrounding a $20 million budget discrepancy linked to the implementation of salary increases for public officers. Speaking on a recent radio programme, Premier Wheatley clarified that […]
Guyana lifts visa requirements for BVI, says gov’t
Following public criticism over an apparent one-sided immigration deal between the British Virgin Islands and Guyana, the government says Guyana has confirmed that Virgin Islanders no longer require a visa to visit the country. The BVI lifted visa restrictions for […]
Crown land lease prices rise due to COI reforms, says Fraser
The cost of leasing Crown lands in the British Virgin Islands has significantly increased following the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations, according to Deputy Premier Julian Fraser. Speaking at the Governance Reform Education & Awareness Transformation of […]
Works Minister apologises for Hodges Creek road delay
Minister for Communication and Works Kye Rymer has apologised to residents and motorists for delays in the Hodges Creek Road project. The project, which has been delayed for months, has left commuters frustrated and angry because officials have not provided […]
Concerns raised over procurement for police vehicle repairs
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is struggling to repair its ageing fleet due to delays caused by the procurement process, raising concerns over the efficiency of law enforcement operations in the territory. During a Standing Finance Committee meeting, […]
