Persons appointed to statutory boards should instead face a more stringent and transparent process that should involve elections.  This was the sentiment expressed yesterday by Daniel Fligelstone Davies — an attorney-at-law and cohost of The Situation Room radio programme. Commission […]

While a review panel continues to assess the current structure of education and sporting grants in the territory, Cabinet has decided it will continue with the interim policy. Cabinet documents on the September 7 meeting published last week noted that […]

Jasen Penn has been confirmed to the post of Director at the BVI Department of Disaster Management (DDM), having acted in the position since January 2021. In a government press release, Acting Governor, David Archer, Jr said Penn’s confirmation is […]

The British Virgin Islands did not sustain any substantial damage from Hurricane Fiona which passed south of the territory on Sunday. Acting Governor David Archer Jr said the teams from Public Works assessed and cleared the roadways yesterday and did […]

President of the BVI Athletics Association Steve Augustine said he is working on hosting a high-level track and field meet here in the BVI next year so everyone in the territory can experience Kyron McMaster competing in person. Speaking at […]

Labour Minister Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has challenged contractors for the Jost Van Dyke Primary School project to employ locals in their operation. Quality Construction Limited headed by Roy Garrawayn was recently awarded the contract for the project which has a value of […]

A debate has surged on social media in recent days over whether a gay couple was allowed to marry legally in the territory, or whether their celebrated nuptials was simply a ceremonial affair.  An article appearing in a recent issue […]

Cabinet has approved and appointed 11 new members to serve as board of directors of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) and Delma Maduro has been appointed to serve as chairperson. The newly appointed board members will serve for four years, […]

The Antigua & Barbuda Meteorological Services reported 11:30 am on Sunday that Tropical Storm Fiona has upgraded to a category one hurricane. A tropical storm warning remains in effect for the British Virgin Islands, which is expected to experience these […]

The BVI Airports Authority has informed the public that the territory’s airports will be closed today until Tropical Storm Fiona has passed by the territory. The BVIAA noted the Auguste George International Airport on Anegada and Taddy Bay International Airport […]