Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey Mather raised concerns during the 2025 budget debate about the similarity between the budget allocations for travel and road works. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, Mather questioned why the travel budget […]
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BVI economy ‘on its back’ — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has argued that the BVI economy is “flat on its back”. He insisted that there are no apparent plans to revive it and declared that nothing is in the government’s budget for the territory’s people. […]
It’s not all bad news in the economy
Despite the ‘doom and gloom’ rhetoric from Opposition members about the budget, First District Representative Dr Karl Dawson has highlighted encouraging signs of growth in the BVI. During yesterday’s House of Assembly debate on the 2025 budget, Dr Dawson praised […]
PHOTO OF DAY: Rotary holiday surprise!
The Rotary Club of Central Tortola recently hosted its annual Christmas toy giveaway, delighting more than one hundred children in attendance. Rotary President Annill Daniel was present to personally deliver gifts, bringing smiles to the faces of the excited young […]
RVIPF probes Facebook video allegedly inciting political violence
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has launched an investigation into a Facebook video allegedly promoting violence as a form of political expression. In a statement on Wednesday, December 18, the RVIPF confirmed awareness of the video, which they […]
Budget debate to begin today
The House of Assembly will debate the 2025 budget today, 18 December. This follows weeks of deliberations in the closed-door Standing Finance Committee (SFC) stage of proceedings, during which lawmakers closely inspected budget allocations and questioned government officials. In his […]
OFWO President urges employers to stop victimising expat employees
Joanna Gaskin, President of the Overseas Filipino Workers Organization (OFWO), is calling on employers in the Virgin Islands to stop pocketing statutory contributions deducted from their expat employees’ salary and to ensure that contributions are paid directly to the Social […]
Walwyn to host D6 Christmas carolling contest
Residents of the Sixth District are invited to spread holiday cheer this Thursday as Representative Myron Walwyn hosts the District 6 Christmas Carol Competition. The festive event will feature solos, duets, and group performances, promising a vibrant evening of traditional […]
Inquiries Act now in force in the BVI
The BVI enacted the Inquiries Act 2024, which took effect on Monday, December 9. The new legislation replaces the Commissions of Inquiry Act of 1880 and establishes improved procedures for conducting public inquiries in the territory. “I am delighted that […]
VISAR’s Winter Wonderland opening for the holidays
Virgin Islands Search and Rescue (VISAR) has announced that its annual Winter Wonderland will be open daily from Thursday, December 19 to December 30, with the exception of Christmas Day. The event, aimed at raising funds for VISAR, offers a […]