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Premier eyes action on offshore firms

Premier eyes action on offshore firms

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has signalled his intention to address concerning practices in the financial services industry, where firms may exploit employees in the Virgin Islands while shifting operations abroad. The Premier made the remarks during an appearance on the […]

by / on December 9, 2024 at 8:17 AM /
Good turnout for Xmas in the City but vendors’ success questioned

Good turnout for Xmas in the City but vendors’ success questioned

This year’s Christmas in the City drew large crowds to Shoreway Drive on Saturday, December 7, delivering festive cheer, but questions remain about whether it was equally successful for vendors who had to pay a fee to operate. Vendors lined […]

by / on December 9, 2024 at 8:10 AM /
Dame Janice in first Privy Council case this week

Dame Janice in first Privy Council case this week

Dame Janice Pereira is set to make history this week as she participates in her inaugural case as a judge on His Majesty King Charles III’s Privy Council in London. The sitting, which runs from December 9 to 13, 2024, […]

by / on December 9, 2024 at 7:27 AM /
Nearly $3M for Environmental Protection Fund

Nearly $3M for Environmental Protection Fund

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced during his budget speech last month that the government has earmarked nearly $3 million for the Environmental Protection and Tourism Improvement Fund. The government established the fund to support initiatives safeguarding the environment while enhancing […]

by / on December 9, 2024 at 7:19 AM /
RDA should get more projects, Penn says

RDA should get more projects, Penn says

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has advocated for the Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) to undertake more projects to expedite the territory’s development. Penn made the remarks at the inauguration of the Trellis Bay Rest Stop on Beef […]

by / on December 6, 2024 at 7:54 AM /
Trellis Bay Rest Stop ’a symbol of progress’

Trellis Bay Rest Stop ’a symbol of progress’

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently inaugurated the newly constructed Trellis Bay Rest Stop on Beef Island, describing it as a symbol of the BVI’s progress and resilience. The new facility was built to enhance the experience for both residents and […]

by / on December 6, 2024 at 7:49 AM /
Gov’t announces service commission appointments

Gov’t announces service commission appointments

The Deputy Governor’s Office has announced several appointments across four key service commissions, filling positions crucial to the effective governance of the Virgin Islands. In a media release on Thursday, Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. confirmed that Ayanna Hull has […]

by / on December 6, 2024 at 7:40 AM /
Project X prison band no longer performing at Xmas in the City

Project X prison band no longer performing at Xmas in the City

The Project X band, a staple of the annual Christmas in the City event, will not perform this year, according to City Manager Janice Brathwaite-Edwards. The event, formerly known as Christmas on DeCastro Street, has been a beloved tradition in […]

by / on December 6, 2024 at 7:34 AM /
Prison service gets UK-funded support

Prison service gets UK-funded support

The United Kingdom has funded a substantial support package for His Majesty’s Virgin Islands Prison Service (HMVIPS) to bolster security, safety, and staff protection at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut. This week, Lee Pilkington, Head of the National […]

by / on December 6, 2024 at 6:00 AM /
Female police officer reportedly arrested

Female police officer reportedly arrested

Reports have emerged regarding the arrest of a female officer attached to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). While the RVIPF has not confirmed the details of the incident or the charges against the officer, sources indicate that a […]

by / on December 5, 2024 at 12:56 PM /