Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he is committed to making the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) a permanent institution in the BVI. “It is my intention to have a permanent agency. It’s my intention to move that forward,” Dr Wheatley […]
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Dom. Rep. food outreach will yield fruit, Premier insists
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said his government is moving forward with efforts to secure more affordable food supplies through outreach to the Dominican Republic and Guyana. Speaking on the Talking Points show, Dr Wheatley said the government is arranging an […]
Seagrape replanting initiative honours late Virgin Islanders
The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change has launched a public initiative to plant seagrape trees at Long Bay, Beef Island, in honour of late Virgin Islanders from the Seventh and Eighth Districts. The ministry said replanted seagrape […]
One dead in Brewers Bay accident
One person has died in a vehicular accident along Brewers Bay on Friday night, March 14. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. and involved a single vehicle. The identity of the victim is not yet known to our news center. […]
BVITB taps Vybz Kartel concert to boost tourism amid controversy
The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB) said it plans to capitalise on the upcoming Vybz Kartel concert by utilising the event’s streaming services to market the destination. Director of Tourism Clive McCoy confirmed the board’s financial contribution towards […]
Premier defends intention to appoint Dawson as Deputy Speaker
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has defended his impending motion to appoint First District Representative Dr. Karl Dawson as Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA), replacing Opposition member Stacy “Buddha” Mather. The announcement follows Dr. Wheatley’s decision to reinstate […]
BVIHSA addresses public concerns over staffing and medical supplies
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has reassured the public of its commitment to delivering quality healthcare following concerns about staffing shortages and medical supply availability at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. In a press release on Tuesday, March […]
Agriculture sector faces slow progress, Premier admits
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has admitted that the agricultural sector has been progressing slowly, despite several government initiatives to revitalise the industry. Dr Wheatley acknowledged the challenges during a recent JTV interview, saying, “I would agree with you, it has […]
BVI members attend PAC workshop in Jersey
Members of the House of Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) recently participated in a three-day workshop in St. Helier, Jersey, from March 11 to March 13, 2025. The event, organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association of the United Kingdom (CPA […]
Vybz Kartel arrives in the BVI!
Jamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel has arrived in the territory for the highly anticipated Black on Black concert, set for Saturday, March 15. News of his performance has sparked mixed reactions—some expressing excitement over its potential economic benefits, while others […]
