Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has warned that some employers in the territory are “gaming the system” to avoid hiring qualified Virgin Islanders, despite labour laws that give locals first preference for available jobs. Speaking at a recent press briefing, Dr […]

Caribbean travellers will now have an easier time navigating the region’s often-frustrating air travel network, thanks to a new partnership between interCaribbean Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The two airlines this week announced an interline agreement that will allow passengers to book […]

The government has issued a public warning about a fraudulent website that is impersonating official agencies and attempting to harvest personal information.  The alert, published on November 19, states that the website “bvima.uk” falsely presents itself as linked to the Virgin […]

The public will be watching closely to see whether newly appointed Interim Acting Commissioner Richard Ullger can command the respect of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, especially among its senior ranks, following weeks of controversy, protests and political tension […]

The government unveiled a redesigned version of its online legislation portal on Monday, offering residents and legal practitioners new digital tools to make the territory’s legislation easier to access. During the launch at the Attorney General’s Chambers, Attorney-General Dawn Smith […]

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has raised sharp questions about the government’s decision to effectively pause parts of the economy to accommodate the massive Uber Soca Cruise that visited the territory this week, suggesting the move reflects worrying priorities […]

Richard Ullger has been sworn in as the Interim Acting Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), following a ceremony at Government House yesterday, November 19. Governor Daniel Pruce confirmed the appointment, describing it as a temporary measure […]

The BVI used its presence at the Outbound Investment Summit in Shanghai from November 10-12 to rekindle and highlight its deep financial ties with China, a key market for the territory’s financial services. Speaking to more than 300 senior executives, BVI […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley led a delegation to St Thomas in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) last Saturday, November 15, to take part in the 51st annual USVI–BVI Friendship Day celebrations under the theme “Binding Our Ties Through Friendship […]

The Uber Soca Cruise is still drawing mixed reactions among residents two days after its inaugural visit and staging in the BVI. Thousands of local and visiting revellers packed the streets of Road Town for the jouvert-style celebration, which later […]