Following news that two government legislators have voiced disapproval of dancehall artist Vybz Kartel’s upcoming performance in the BVI—an initiative reportedly endorsed by Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley—a member of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition has called on those legislators to support […]

Third District Representative Julian Fraser recently raised serious concerns in the House of Assembly, accusing the government of neglecting his constituency. Fraser criticised the lack of development and attention his district has received, particularly regarding essential infrastructure and maintenance projects. […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has called on the government to retender its 30-mile road project, expressing concerns about transparency, accountability, and potential mismanagement of public funds. During a recent sitting in the House of Assembly, Penn insisted that a […]

Fourteen primary schools across the territory recently benefited from a SMART schools project aimed at enhancing resilience and sustainability in educational facilities through the Resilience, Sustainable Energy, and Marine Biodiversity (RESEMBID) programme. The project seeks to expand its mission to […]

Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has responded to claims that popular Jamaican dancehall artiste Vybz Kartel, whose real name is Adidja Palmer, is being contracted by the government to perform in the BVI. In a radio conversation with ZBVI today, Smith […]

A BVI man has been arrested and detained in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) after being accused of involvement in a human smuggling operation. Danny Dennevil, 34, of Tortola, is facing charges related to illegally bringing foreign nationals into […]

Why haven’t local stakeholders made significant efforts toward fish farming in the British Virgin Islands? Fish farming, which has the potential to bolster the BVI’s economy, has been discussed on various platforms but remains an unfulfilled promise. Talk show host […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has criticised the government for what he claims is political manoeuvring regarding the territory’s ongoing sewerage issues. Speaking during a recent debate in the House of Assembly, Penn expressed frustration over the lack of action […]

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that a portion of the one-hundred-million-dollar loan his government intends to borrow will be allocated to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). This announcement comes amid growing public concerns about […]

The Labour Department will no longer accept physical applications for work permit renewals after October 31. Instead, all renewals must be submitted through the Labour Management System (LMS) beginning November 1. Employers are advised to contact the department for training […]