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How does the BVI’s ambulance services measure up?

How does the BVI’s ambulance services measure up?

Ambulance response times in the BVI came under scrutiny during a recent House of Assembly sitting when Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn raised concerns over the issue. Walwyn questioned the ability of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) to meet […]

by / on March 7, 2024 at 6:06 AM /
Dr Wheatley

Premier disagrees COI reforms negatively affect economy

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed disagreement that the Commission of Inquiry governance reforms have negatively affected the performance of the BVI economy. Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn questioned the Premier over whether he shared concerns over the issue and […]

by / on March 7, 2024 at 6:01 AM /
Contributed photo of the cocaine in question.

Police make largest ever maritime drug bust in BVI

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed a significant cocaine seizure just off Hodges Creek, Tortola, late on Tuesday, March 5. While the exact quantity of cocaine seized has not been disclosed, authorities described it as the largest […]

by / on March 6, 2024 at 5:30 PM /
Dr Wheatley

Premier accused of taking credit for blocking UK rule

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has been criticised for taking credit for stopping the United Kingdom from suspending the BVI’s constitution and imposing direct rule after the Commission of Inquiry (COI). “They (UK) acknowledged that we had the leadership, the commitment, […]

by / on March 6, 2024 at 7:59 AM /
Junior ESHS students at their Road Town campus.

Schools affected by BVI nursing shortage

As the BVI continues to grapple with the shortage of healthcare workers, students at two high schools are now being impacted as they have been without an on-campus nurse for some time now. The schools which are affected are the […]

by / on March 6, 2024 at 6:20 AM /
Willock

Willock insists he’s not campaigning for D3 seat

Media owner and former Speaker of the House of Assembly Jullian Willock is insisting that the events and initiatives he’s been spearheading in the Third District, are not part of his campaigning efforts for the next general election. Willock has […]

by / on March 6, 2024 at 6:18 AM /
This 'BVI' sculpture is located at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park.

Gov’t looks to close out $2M aborted tourism plan

The government is in talks to bring an end to a nearly $2 million contract for a tourism plan that was signed two years ago. In March 2022, the Cabinet, after conducting a bidding process, chose the New York-based public […]

by / on March 6, 2024 at 6:12 AM /
Visa-free travel for Guyanese now in draft stage

Visa-free travel for Guyanese now in draft stage

Discussions concerning visa-free travel for Guyanese visiting and working in the BVI continue between the two countries, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley indicated last week. “We’re in the draft stage of the memorandum of understanding. A draft has been sent to […]

by / on March 5, 2024 at 8:36 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. (GIS Photo)

Premier eyes new ties with Brazil, Canada

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently gave an update on his most recent international trip to the CARICOM Heads of Government meeting in Guyana, saying he used the opportunity to seek out new opportunities with countries like Canada and Brazil. The […]

by / on March 5, 2024 at 6:30 AM /
Vincent Wheatley

Kids at risk! BVI urged to fight obesity

In observance of World Obesity Day (March 4), Health Minister Vincent Wheatley reminded the community to make healthy lifestyle choices in order to reduce obesity, which is now affecting a significant number of minors. “We’re even seeing the far-reaching hands […]

by / on March 5, 2024 at 6:23 AM /