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Ex-legislator slams upcoming Vybz Kartel concert

Ex-legislator slams upcoming Vybz Kartel concert

Talk show host and former legislator E. Walwyn Brewley has expressed his strong disapproval of the Vybz Kartel concert scheduled for March 2025 in the British Virgin Islands. Brewley cited the dancehall artiste’s 2014 murder conviction, which was quashed by […]

by / on October 11, 2024 at 6:46 AM /
BVI population too low to support Vybz Kartel show

BVI population too low to support Vybz Kartel show

Skepticism has emerged regarding the BVI’s capacity to support the upcoming Vybz Kartel concert, scheduled for March 2025. Acting Labour Commissioner Mervin Hastings, speaking not in an official capacity but as a commenter during a live JTV Facebook broadcast with […]

by / on October 11, 2024 at 6:12 AM /
Health Minister ends tenure as OECS Council of Ministers Chair

Health Minister ends tenure as OECS Council of Ministers Chair

Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has concluded a one-year term as Chair of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Council of Ministers: Health. Over the past year, his leadership has focused on strengthening preventive healthcare strategies and improving the efficiency […]

by / on October 11, 2024 at 6:01 AM /
Cop warns businesswoman of ‘stopping license’ in viral clip

Cop warns businesswoman of ‘stopping license’ in viral clip

A local police sergeant was caught in a viral video warning a businesswoman that he could recommend that her trade license be revoked and hold her legally responsible for her customers’ poor parking habits, despite having a parking lot at […]

by / on October 10, 2024 at 9:54 AM /
Shocking! No lifeguards at any VG beaches

Shocking! No lifeguards at any VG beaches

Former BVI Tourist Board Director Sharon Flax-Brutus has raised concerns about the absence of lifeguards at Virgin Gorda beaches, a popular tourist destination. Speaking on the Talking Points radio show on ZBVI recently, she highlighted the potential dangers this situation […]

by / on October 10, 2024 at 7:48 AM /
DWM headed towards expanding operations

DWM headed towards expanding operations

The Department of Waste Management (DWM) has issued two simultaneous requests for proposals for significant initiatives, signalling an expansion of their operations. In press bulletins released on Wednesday, October 9, the DWM announced they are accepting quotes for over two […]

by / on October 10, 2024 at 7:35 AM /
Former Quitos hotel rebrands under Vanterpool

Former Quitos hotel rebrands under Vanterpool

The iconic Quito’s Luxury Inn and Quito’s Gazebo Restaurant & Bar in Cane Garden Bay, Tortola, have officially rebranded under new ownership. Now part of the MHV Resorts & Hotels group, the legendary hotel and restaurant will operate under the […]

by / on October 10, 2024 at 7:32 AM /
BVIEC takes on solar street light project

BVIEC takes on solar street light project

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is rolling out a solar street light project across the territory. In a recent public bulletin, the BVIEC announced that the project will initially focus on select areas, including Pockwood Pond to Towers, the Sunny […]

by / on October 10, 2024 at 7:30 AM /
Skelton adds voice to anti-Kartel concert chorus

Skelton adds voice to anti-Kartel concert chorus

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has added his voice to the growing list of dissenters opposing Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s decision to support a Vybz Kartel concert in March next year. During an interview with ZBVI Radio, Skelton criticised Premier Dr […]

by / on October 9, 2024 at 8:06 AM /
Premier Wheatley will go down in history – Skelton Cline

Premier Wheatley will go down in history – Skelton Cline

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline said he believes Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is set to make history as one of the most innovative leaders the BVI has ever seen. During his Honestly Speaking radio show yesterday, October 8, Skelton-Cline […]

by / on October 9, 2024 at 7:50 AM /