Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has projected a slowdown in the territory’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth by the end of 2024, citing multiple economic pressures. In his budget address to the House of Assembly on Monday, […]

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has claimed that Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s recent presentation of the 2025 budget estimates left residents puzzled and unclear about the territory’s financial direction. Speaking on ZBVI radio, Skelton argued that the Premier’s approach overwhelmed listeners […]

The Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic in Virgin Gorda will receive a substantial funding boost, with $500,000 allocated for improvements. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced this yesterday, November 11, during the 2025 budget presentation. The funding aims to enhance healthcare services […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley unveiled a 2025 budget heavily focused on infrastructure development. This budget—the third presented by Dr Wheatley as Finance Minister—outlines the government’s ambitious plans to advance development, addressing essential sectors like roads, water systems, and education facilities. […]

Premier and Minister for Tourism and Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the BVI anticipates generating over $400 million in tourism revenue by the end of 2024, driven by a strong visitor count. Presenting the $407.9 million budget in the […]

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley has unveiled a $407.9 million budget for 2025 under the theme, “Building a Sustainable Nation: Laying the Blocks of Success.” Speaking at the Twenty-First Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth […]

Overnight, severe flooding has impacted the Virgin Islands, causing extensive damage to both public and private infrastructure. Photos and videos from across the territory, especially on Tortola’s main island, show floodwaters inundating roadways and making thoroughfares around Road Town impassable. […]

Today’s budget announcement has sparked questions about whether small businesses in the BVI will receive increased financial support as they continue to face economic challenges. With rising calls for economic stimulation, many are eager to see if the government will […]

The Ministry of Education has announced the closure of all public schools following a weather advisory from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) about a tropical wave affecting the territory. The DDM issued a statement urging the public to avoid […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has called for an investigation into Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley regarding a multi-million dollar budget error. At a recent Opposition forum, Walwyn pointed to a reported $20 million discrepancy in the budget, which he described […]