Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock yesterday brought attention to the fact that government is still awaiting word on three bills that have long been sent to the Governor’s Office for approval. Willock gave the reminder in the […]

Since his noticeable absence from public Opposition meetings since March 16 this year, Representative of the Fourth District, Mark Vanterpool has given reassurance to residents that he is still an active member of the Opposition. Vanterpool made the statement during […]

In the new legislative year, the government will be seeking to make several amendments to the current Jury Act to improve the justice system in the BVI. In delivering the Speech to the Throne on November 5, Governor Augustus Jaspert […]

Government has revealed plans to introduce a Waste Management Bill that seeks to reform the laws regulating how waste is managed locally. Governor Augustus Jaspert made the announcement during Thursday’s Speech from the Throne in the House of Assembly. He […]

Immigration and Customs officials in the British Virgin Islands will soon have powers to fine illegal immigrants without having to go through the territory’s court systems. This was revealed by Governor August Jaspert while delivering the Speech from the Throne […]

Amid the slew of scandals linked to public projects that have dogged successive administrations in the BVI, the government has signalled that it will be seeking to pass an Integrity In Public Life Bill in the new legislative year. According […]

The latest United Nations Human & Economic Assessment of Impact (HEAT) Report on the British Virgin Islands has recommended that the territory implement an unemployment insurance programme, but warns that its success will be dependent on a large expat workforce […]

Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley said he will be seeking Cabinet’s approval to amend the the Non-Belongers Land Holding Regulation Act to give homeowners who are non-Belongers more time in the BVI. Under the Non-Belongers Land Holding Regulation Act, non-Belongers who […]

While boldly stating that the new OneMart Superstore will be a trendsetter in the East End/Long Look community, businessman Mark Vanterpool also revealed plans to expand the business in a number of neighbouring countries. Vanterpool who is the Director and […]

As the BVI continues to enjoy no new reports or active cases of COVID-19, government has further shortened the territory’s curfew hours. According to the latest curfew order published in government’s official newsletter, the Gazette, on November 4, the curfew […]