Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said while he is a strong advocate of media freedom, he remains concerned about what he described as ‘clickbait journalism’. “Certainly we favour a very strong media corp. The media has a role in keeping the […]
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Lots of progress made in D7 under my tenure — Dr Wheatley
While acknowledging that the time for defending his record in office is drawing close, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that there’s tangible evidence of his efforts in the Seventh District. “That time (elections) is fast approaching but just trust […]
Police offering $20K reward in double murder probe
The police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the double murder that happened on the eastern end of Tortola a little more than a week ago. Kawa Cornwall and […]
Constitutional Review Commission to host public consultations
The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has announced its intension to commence public consultations and one-on-one meetings with residents. According to the CRC, a number of persons and small groups previously expressed interest in meeting with the Commission. “Interested persons will, […]
Cabinet declines RDA’s 3-year extension request, orders wind-up plans
A three-year extension that would have seen the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) remain in operation up till December 2026 has been declined. RDA Chairman Ronnie Skelton was the one to seek the 2026 extension. The Cabinet has instead decided […]
NDP will be ready when Premier calls the election — Minister Penn
Amid uncertainty surrounding general elections in the territory, Minister for Health & Social Development Marlon Penn has indicated that he intends to run for office the next time residents go to the polls. Speaking on a Umoja radio talk show […]
Still circulating? Police discover counterfeit cash in West End
BVI News understands that the police recently recovered a quantity of counterfeit US$100 notes in an abandoned building on the western end of Tortola. Our news centre was not able to determine the total number of notes recovered by the […]
ESHS redevelopment project nearing completion — de Castro
Education Minister Sharie de Castro has signalled that the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) redevelopment project is drawing to a close but stopped short of giving any new projected opening date. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley previously assured residents repeatedly that […]
Gov’t has not given up hope on tackling crime — Premier
The government has not been thrown into despair over the escalating challenge it faces in relation to serious crime in the territory and has promised to do more to help stamp out the scourge. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley gave that […]
BVI already feeling impacts new UK PM! OT Minister visit cancelled
The British Virgin Islands has officially started to feel the impacts of former UK Prime Minister, Lis Truss’ resignation and the recent appointment of her successor, Rishi Sunak. Since Sunak’s appointment this week, he has assembled a new UK Cabinet […]
