The minimum wage in the Virgin Islands will increase from $6 to $7.25 per hour starting in July, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley announced on Tuesday evening. He said the change will be implemented in phases, with a further increase planned […]

Airlift prices to the BVI are improving, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said during a live radio broadcast yesterday. He gave that indication while also responding to concerns about the impact of increased flights on traditional tourism businesses such as ferry […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has heaped praise on former Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton, stating he never had to question the senior leader’s patriotism for the Virgin Islands. Premier Wheatley made the comments while drawing a comparison between Skelton’s leadership and […]

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has signalled that his government will soon reintroduce the updated Commercial Recreational Vessel Licensing Act, 1992 (CRVL) now that successful negotiations with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) have been completed. The bill—first introduced in January—seeks […]

Education Minister Sharie de Castro has confirmed that the Althea Scatliffe Primary School will be rebuilt at its original location, with the project now advancing through the design and planning phase in partnership with non-profit organisation Unite BVI. “Definitely. I’m […]

The government has signalled its intention to formally reject the United Kingdom’s new report, which identified corruption within the Virgin Islands’ law enforcement agencies and recommended placing key offices under the governor’s purview. Published on April 8, the report has […]

Social commentator Claude Skelton Cline said the Virgin Islands has yet to properly mourn the arrest and conviction of former Premier Andrew Fahie, whose downfall sent shockwaves through the territory and continues to affect its political and social climate. Speaking […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Buddha” Mather has said he believes the BVI would be safer if residents were given the proper training to carry legal firearms. While speaking in the House of Assembly on April 10, Mather said allowing legal […]

The BVI and the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) have agreed to create a joint Marine Task Force to review and resolve policy and regulatory issues affecting charter boat operations between the territories. The agreement follows two days of intense […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has warned against any attempt by the United Kingdom to impose sweeping law enforcement reforms on the Virgin Islands through an Order in Council, calling such action a form of modern-day colonialism. Dr Wheatley raised the […]