Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer has said the reintroduction of international flights at the Captain Auguste George International Airport on Anegada is a testament to the government’s commitment to revitalising the local economy. The airport welcomed international flights […]
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Elective surgeries on hold as hospital fixes AC issue
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital has announced a temporary suspension of elective surgeries, attributing the decision to an ongoing air conditioning issue. The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) said it is addressing the problem, which involves a malfunction in […]
Skelton warns of no-confidence motion against gov’t
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has accused the government of demonstrating that it cannot get anything done and warned that the opposition will have no choice but to call for its removal in the House of Assembly. Skelton stated, “If what […]
10-year return projected on WE Ferry Terminal investment
The West End Ferry Terminal project is expected to recoup its initial investment within 10 years, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told lawmakers recently. Dr Wheatley said he could not provide a cost estimate for the project, arguing that he would […]
It’s hard work to transform gov’t over two years — Premier
Despite the challenges he has faced and delays encountered, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he is proud of his government’s progress on governance reforms over the past two years. “Let’s remember we are reforming a whole governance system in two […]
Premier hopeful Order in Council will be lifted after deadlines met
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed hope that the threat of a United Kingdom (UK) Order in Council would be lifted once some Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended governance reforms have been implemented in the coming weeks. In the wake […]
Teen charged for robbing peers on VG
BVI News understands that a 16-year-old young man was this week arrested and charged in connection to an incident where two of his peers were robbed of their personal belongings on Virgin Gorda. It’s reported that the teen who was […]
Why didn’t you join the V-Day march against crime?
Though they were few, the protestors who marched on Governor Daniel Pruce’s Office yesterday succeeded in handing over their petition which calls for better policing and crime-fighting measures in the territory. On the BVI Governor’s Facebook page, Governor Pruce’s Office […]
PHOTOS: Residents march for improved policing
A group of residents marched on the Governor’s Office today, as they continue to call for improved policing and crime fighting measures across the territory. The march started this morning at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park in Road […]
Premier to attend OECS Authority meeting today
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has left for St Kitts to participate in the 74th Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority, which commences today, February 14 and ends on February 15. Premier Wheatley will be accompanied by […]
