BVI News understands that a minor has been taken into custody concerning the fatal stabbing of a man on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, December 3. Highly-placed sources told our news centre that this person of interest is a teenage boy […]
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American Airlines to fly direct to BVI starting June 2023
Works Minister Kye Rymer moments ago announced that the BVI will be receiving direct flights from Miami in the USA by mid-year 2023. Minister Rymer said the American Airlines flights will begin from June 2023 and hailed the development as […]
Not an easy time! Premier shares bleak economic outlook
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has sounded a warning over a bleak outlook presented by institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). While presenting his first budget speech as the territory’s leader earlier this week, Dr […]
Skelton Cline calls for national debates ahead of election
Political commentator and clergyman, Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has called for the territory to hold national debates so those who aspire to be elected into office can articulate and defend their plans for the territory. “There needs to be debates […]
Gov’t takes steps to improve tax collection
As the territory heads towards full recovery from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the government has announced that it is making plans to improve its revenue collection systems. Making his budget presentation this week, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, new technology is […]
Declare war! Parsons questions govt’s spending on roads
Former legislator and cultural icon Eileene Parsons has proposed that an ultimatum should be put in place when it comes to the state of the territory’s roads. While speaking on a radio show recently, Parsons advised that the territory should […]
Over $5M spent on road patching since 2019
Public Works Minister, Kye Rymer has revealed that more than $5 million has been spent on patching the territory’s road networks over the last three years. While speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) about some of the work done […]
Fraser slammed for opposing Parson’s ‘land seizure’ pitch
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has been lambasted for opposing a plan by former legislator Eileene Parsons for the government to forcibly seize land owned by persons at the Ellis Thomas Downs racetrack in Sea Cows Bay. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced months ago that […]
Deputy Governor shuts down rumours of public sector cuts
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has moved to shut down rumours of possible public sector cuts reportedly set to happen soon. As Deputy Governor, Archer has responsibility for ensuring efficiency and enhanced service delivery of the public sector. Speaking on […]
Smith cleared to do business with gov’t! New contract not yet in effect
For the second time this year, elected leaders voted to have Deputy Speaker Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith remain in his seat in the House of Assembly (HOA) after he (Smith) disclosed that his company will be doing business with the government. […]
