Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has expressed a willingness to make concessions in ongoing negotiations regarding charter fees with US Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert Bryan Jr. The talks are centred on the Commercial Recreational Vessel License Act, which proposes a […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed criticisms of poor economic leadership, insisting his administration has achieved record revenue and spending levels while navigating the BVI through multiple crises. “We probably had the biggest budget we’ve ever had in our history,” […]

This article has been updated. Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has announced that Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has rejoined his government as Minister of State for Financial Services and Economic Development. Wheatley noted that his decision was influenced by external […]

Event promoter Steve Parillon of YOLO Promotions has confirmed that the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB) provided a small financial contribution toward the upcoming Vybz Kartel concert scheduled for Saturday, March 15. In a recent interview with BVI […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed the Marine Association’s claims regarding government consultations on proposed marine legislation affecting the local charter industry as ”disingenuous.” Appearing on the Talking Points radio programme on ZBVI recently, Dr Wheatley responded to a letter […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he is unaware of any significant salary delays for staff at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). However, he acknowledged that minor payment lags may occasionally occur. “I am not aware of staff not being […]

K’Shoy Alexander and Richard Haripersad have been released after pleading guilty to possession of a firearm, having already served more time in custody than their final sentences required. The two, along with Jordan Jackson, were arrested on April 16, 2021, […]

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries launched Agriculture and Fisheries Month on Sunday, March 9, with a series of events at Paraquita Bay. The Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition Grounds came alive with local competitions, including lime-and-spoon, the three-legged race, strongman […]

Minister of Communications and Works Kye Rymer has officially introduced a Civil Mitigation Policy aimed at addressing infrastructure-related challenges within communities. The policy provides a structured approach and dedicated funding for district representatives to manage and implement projects that enhance […]

Akeem Hopkinson has been sentenced to 32 years in prison for the April 2021 murder of Catherine Pickering after being found guilty on all four counts—murder, robbery, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and possession of a […]