Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has declared the Vybz Kartel concert a resounding success, dismissing objections over the government’s $220,000 investment in the event.  In an interview with ZBVI radio, Dr Wheatley said the concert achieved its primary objective—boosting tourism and […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said in a recent interview that the government has committed to addressing long-standing infrastructure and environmental issues affecting the sister islands. Speaking on JTV, Dr Wheatley outlined his administration’s efforts to improve conditions in Virgin Gorda, […]

Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool has announced that the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is investigating a series of incidents that occurred over the weekend. The RVIPF confirmed that an armed robbery took place along Ridge Road in […]

Director of the BVI Tourist Board, Clive McCoy, said the BVI must balance growing tourism numbers with infrastructure capacity to ensure visitors receive the quality experience the territory advertises.  Speaking on ZBVI radio this week, McCoy said discussions at national […]

The Virgin Islands is set to take part in the Caribe Wave simulation exercise for earthquake and tsunami response, following a 7.6-magnitude earthquake near Honduras last month. The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) announced on Monday that the exercise, scheduled […]

A 17-year-old male from Virgin Gorda has been charged with assault occasioning actual bodily harm following a stabbing incident over the weekend. According to a press release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), the stabbing occurred around 7 […]

Technical Director of the BVI Football Association (BVIFA), Paul Decle, has launched a new coach training programme aimed at strengthening football development in the territory. One week after announcing the initiative at a press conference on Friday, March 7, the […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that the government is moving to change the fee structure at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) to improve its financial health and service delivery. Speaking on the Talking Points radio programme, Dr Wheatley […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he is committed to making the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) a permanent institution in the BVI. “It is my intention to have a permanent agency. It’s my intention to move that forward,” Dr Wheatley […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said his government is moving forward with efforts to secure more affordable food supplies through outreach to the Dominican Republic and Guyana. Speaking on the Talking Points show, Dr Wheatley said the government is arranging an […]