Unprecedented scrutiny on the BVI may have left officials troubled on how to approach traditional landscaping efforts and the general upkeep of the territory which had often been outsourced to unemployed residents in the past. That scrutiny came as a […]
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Gov’t seeking land space for junior high school plans
The government remains in search of available land space for a promised junior high school campus, Education Minister Sharie deCastro has confirmed. The minister made that disclosure during a recent press conference where she discussed issues such as the maintenance […]
BVI rated as having best beach bars in Caribbean
American newspaper USA Today has ranked two local establishments in the BVI as among the top 10 best beach bars in the Caribbean. And of the hundreds of bars that exists across the region, Soggy Dollar on Jost Van Dyke […]
Former Speaker arrested on suspicion of human trafficking
Information coming out of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has suggested that former House of Assembly Speaker, Julian Willock has been arrested on suspicion of human trafficking. In a Whatsapp message to the RVIPF Information Unit on Tuesday […]
BVI should have ‘under the radar’ talks with UK on public register
Attorney and Partner at financial services firm Conyers Dill & Pearman, Robert Briant, has argued that muted talks between the BVI and United Kingdom (UK) governments may be the best approach in reaching a consensus over the contentious issue of […]
Cindy strikes back! Refutes asking inappropriate questions
Media personality, Cindy Rosan, has shot back at critics over questions she directed towards Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley at a recent press conference. Rosan requested information about recent government hires — some of whom are expatriates — and asked Premier Wheatley to […]
No fair shake! Wheatley calls for greater equity among districts
Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has called on the government to take a better approach to equity in the territory’s budget. He said this should include the matter of the coordinating unit for funding for the sister islands of Virgin […]
Gov’t to revisit charter vessels law — Premier
The government is expected to soon revisit laws governing the operation of charter vessels and other similar craft entering the territory. In mid-November 2022, the government relaxed a policy which required BVI trade licenses from charter operators who are not based […]
Gov’t looking at February completion of market square
The government is hoping to finish all the work being conducted at the Road Town market square by the end of February 2023. This is according to Chief of Infrastructure, Planning, Research and Development in the Ministry of Communication and […]
Increased arrivals mark the start of 2022/2023 tourist season
Premier and Minister of Tourism Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that the territory’s 2022/2023 tourist is off to a strong start. Statistics comparing the start of this tourist season with the last suggest that visitor arrivals saw a major increase. […]
