While delivering his 2018 Christmas message, Opposition legislator Julian Fraser has a painted grim picture of the BVI’s economy. He pointed to the current state of the territory’s finances and what he suggests would be an unfavourable future. “Just this […]
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Let’s share with those who still need help — Governor
While noting that a number of persons are still feeling the impacts of Hurricane Irma, even more than a year later, Governor Augustus Jaspert is calling on residents to assist those who may need it. “For those of us who […]
Premier’s Christmas message
Below is Premier Dr D Orlando Smith’s full address for the 2018 Christmas season Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, joyous greetings to each of you during this holiday season. The holidays as we know it, are a time of […]
Christmas message from Andrew Fahie
In 2017 the Virgin Islands experienced two of the worse natural disasters through two category five hurricanes Irma and Maria. In 2018 we continue to recover individually and as a Territory. Although we still have a long way to go, […]
Christmas message from Melvin Turnbull
I am Melvin Mitch Turnbull, Representative for the Second Electoral District and I’m honoured to extend Season’s Greetings to you on behalf of my family and the Second District Community. As the year is quickly coming to an end, I […]
Dr Kedrick Pickering’s Christmas message
Greetings, I am Dr Kedrick Pickering, Representative for the Seventh Electoral District and Minister responsible for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour of the Government of the Virgin Islands. On behalf of the Ministry, I take this opportunity to […]
Christmas message: Marlon Penn
Season’s Greetings Virgin Islanders, this is your Minister for Health and Social Development and 8th District Representative Marlon Penn. The time has come where we reflect on the past year; celebrate our achievements and review our challenges to make better […]
Two major resorts to reopen next winter, says Premier
Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda is one of at least two major resorts in the British Virgin Islands slated to reopen next winter. That is according to Premier Dr D Orlando Smith who said his government has been […]
BVI doesn’t stand a chance after Britain leaves EU — Fraser
A concern has been raised as to how the British Virgin Islands will fair when negotiating with the European Union (EU) once Britain breaks away from the EU through a process called Brexit. “It’s to our disadvantage to be representing […]
‘Urgent need’ causes Cabinet to waive tender process to buy voting machines
Given what is being described as an “urgent need”, Cabinet has waived the tender process for the purchase of DS 200 Precinct Scanner and Tabulator machines — voting equipment that will be used in the 2019 General Elections. The tendering […]