Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has accused politicians of attempting to manipulate residents of Jost Van Dyke through what he described as political pandering, arguing that the territory’s real challenge lies in the structure of government rather than creating additional electoral […]
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Start-up business hub taking shape in Huntums Ghut
The Virgin Islands’ first Entrepreneurial Zone is moving closer to full operation, with the Department of Trade, Investment Promotion and Consumer Affairs unveiling the first completed building that will provide affordable commercial space and business support for start-up and emerging […]

Cabinet reshuffle won’t solve governance problems
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed suggestions that a cabinet reshuffle would improve his government’s performance, arguing instead that the British Virgin Islands’ governance structure is the real obstacle to delivering on the administration’s agenda. Earlier this week on the […]

HLSCC main building shouldn’t be renamed in honour of Dr Charles Wheatley
Political commentator Cindy Rosan has argued that the H Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) main building should not be renamed after veteran educator Dr Charles Wheatley, contending that such a move would diminish the legacy of the institution’s founder, the […]

Gov’t moves to establish permanent national development agency
The Virgin Islands government has moved to transform the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) into a permanent statutory body with an expanded mandate to oversee nationally significant development and infrastructure projects, arguing that the expertise built during the territory’s post-hurricane […]

Premier insists BVI gets value from high visitor numbers
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended the Virgin Islands’ growing tourism sector, arguing that the territory is receiving tangible economic benefits from rising visitor arrivals, particularly through the cruise industry, despite questions over whether the increase is translating into sufficient […]

Skelton offers his expertise to solve healthcare woes
At-Large Representative Ronnie Skelton has offered to assist the government in addressing what he believes are growing issues within the National Health Insurance (NHI) system, warning that some of its recent decisions appear to be driven by finances rather than […]

Premier faces questions in HOA on failed Bank of Asia
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley is set to face a series of questions over the government’s controversial US$5 million deposit into the failed Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited, as the House of Assembly meets today. Sixth District […]

NHI changes needed before BVIHSA pay rises, Premier says
BVI Health Services Authority employees will have to wait until reforms to the National Health Insurance (NHI) system are completed before salary upgrades can be implemented, according to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, who argued that the territory must first establish […]

Summer Sizzle BVI wraps another successful staging
The curtains have closed on the 16th annual Summer Sizzle BVI, ending six days of fashion, culture and luxury experiences that once again placed the BVI in the international spotlight. Held from July 15 to 20, the premier lifestyle event […]



