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What remains of the Prospect Reef Resort on Tortola. (BVI News photo)

Walwyn bemoans bush-covered Prospect Reef

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has strongly criticised the government for the sluggish progress of the Prospect Reef redevelopment project. Walwyn drew attention to the lamentable state of Prospect Reef in stark contrast to the thriving developments seen in other […]

by / on September 28, 2023 at 6:44 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

Past governments refused to fix asphalt plant

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has once again blamed the state of the territory’s roads on previous administrations, saying past leaders failed to purchase vital parts for the asphalt plant that was needed for road repairs. The Premier gave the utterance […]

by / on September 28, 2023 at 6:25 AM /
Fishers get help to fight sargassum

Fishers get help to fight sargassum

As the territory continues to be affected by sargassum, local fisherfolk are set to benefit from two pilot projects aimed at managing the seaweed which continues to visit the territory annually. The pilot projects — which will run for the […]

by / on September 28, 2023 at 6:15 AM /
The BVI Financial Services Commission is the regulatory body for financial services in the BVI. It's mantra is 'Vigilance, Integrity, Accountability'.

Stay away from this online trading company, FSC says

The BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) has issued a statement to distance itself from GAEA Investment, an online company claiming to offer clients access to various markets.  The FSC’s public statement aims to safeguard customers, creditors, and individuals who may […]

by / on September 28, 2023 at 6:00 AM /
chlorine solution in glass, Chlorine is used to kill bacteria or to perform experiment in laboratory

Staff evacuated as WSD suffers chlorine leak

A chlorine leak forced the evacuation of staff at the Water and Sewerage (WSD) and Public Works Departments (PWD) compound in Baughers Bay yesterday. Fire Chief Zebalon McLean said there were a few canisters of chlorine that were exposed to […]

by / on September 27, 2023 at 7:18 AM /
Local financial compliance firm fined $120K

Local financial compliance firm fined $120K

The BVI Financial Services Commission (BVIFSC) has imposed an administrative penalty of $120,000 against TMF (BVI) Ltd. TMF BVI is a company which provides critical compliance and administrative services for trusts and companies registered in the territory. The BVIFSC – […]

by / on September 27, 2023 at 6:18 AM /
Premier off to Monaco Yacht Show to boost BVI

Premier off to Monaco Yacht Show to boost BVI

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley is currently attending the prestigious Monaco Yacht Show until October 1st and is expected to be engaged in issues that will help to bolster the territory’s interests. A government recent release noted […]

by / on September 27, 2023 at 6:09 AM /
Lead organiser of the 'We the People are Fed Up' motorcade protest, Cindy Rosan-Jones during the event on Saturday, June 12.

I’m giving the gov’t one year to get it right — Rosan

Political commentator Cindy Rosan has stated that she is willing to stage a protest against the current government if their performance doesn’t improve after a year in office. Rosan made the comment on the Tola Radio while advancing a discussion […]

by / on September 27, 2023 at 6:06 AM /
Bvi honours six centenarians

Bvi honours six centenarians

Some say age is just a number. But in the presence of a centenarian, age becomes an accomplishment worthy of celebration. It was in that spirit that six of the territory’s centenarians were recently honoured by the Minister for Social […]

by / on September 27, 2023 at 6:03 AM /
Her Majesty's Prison in Balsam Ghut.

Gov’t must upgrade BVI’s prison — Vincent Wheatley

Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley has called on the government to ensure that it continues to value the rights of inmates at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP). Wheatley argued that, despite the heinous crimes some of the prisoners may have committed, […]

by / on September 26, 2023 at 12:30 PM /