Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has been noticeably absent from the public activities of the National Democratic Party (NDP) since losing the party’s leadership race earlier this year, adding fuel to questions about his political alignment. Walwyn, who previously served […]

Deputy Premier Julian Fraser has rejected proposed restrictions on public access to The Baths and Devil’s Bay in Virgin Gorda, declaring that the beaches must remain available to residents and visitors. Fraser, who holds responsibility for the environment and natural […]

The BVI Chamber of Commerce has warned that consumers could face higher prices in the coming months after the government’s temporary business and cost-of-living relief measures expired on August 31. The Chamber said businesses continue to face increased product, freight, […]

Two of the BVI’s young chess players have secured top-10 finishes at the inaugural Caribbean Chess Cup in Aruba, giving Team BVI a strong showing ahead of a major international competition next month. Anferny Raheem Hodge finished fourth overall among […]

Junior Minister for Financial Services and Economic Development Lorna Smith has expressed optimism about the relationships established during the Virgin Islands delegation’s visit to Mumbai as part of its inaugural financial services trade mission to India. “Mumbai was another incredibly […]

The newly formed People’s Leadership Movement  (PLM) intends to field a candidate in every electoral district at the next general election, with party leader Mark Vanterpool declaring that the group is preparing for the polls regardless of when they are called. “We […]

BVI Electricity Corporation General Manager Dr Neil Smith has dismissed claims of maladministration, outdated technology and a failure to innovate at the publicly owned power company as “rubbish”. Smith rejected the accusations during a government press conference after reporter Cindy […]

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has warned that blocked ghuts and drains could worsen flooding across the territory if the government fails to clear them before another period of heavy rainfall. Turnbull said National Democratic Party legislators had repeatedly […]

Opposition Leader and National Democratic Party Chairman Marlon Penn has warned that government bureaucracy is discouraging prospective investors from establishing businesses in the Virgin Islands. Penn said investors must approach several agencies separately to determine the approvals required to operate, […]

The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) is reminding residents that select port fees will return to normal rates as of September 1, bringing an end to temporary reductions introduced four months ago to ease cost-of-living pressures. Starting this Tuesday, wharfage charges […]