The Virgin Islands government has issued an alert to the public about social engineering attacks targeting WhatsApp users locally. The government has urged residents to remain vigilant against these cyberattacks, cautioning the public to verify unknown numbers and avoid sharing […]

The Ministry of Communication and Works has announced a new drainage project in the Sea Cows Bay area, that began, as part of its broader initiative to address public infrastructure needs across the Virgin Islands. The project, focused on constructing […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey ‘Buddha’ Mather has called on Education Minister Sharie deCastro to provide data proving the effectiveness of the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) initiative in the BVI. Mather’s comments came during a House of Assembly […]

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) is powering the territory into the future, says its General Manager, Dr Neil Smith. Speaking at BVIEC’s first-ever career expo, Dr Smith highlighted the corporation’s critical role in the territory’s economic and social development. Dr […]

The Rotary Club of Tortola, in collaboration with the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and the BVI Red Cross, has launched a major initiative to address two critical health concerns in the British Virgin Islands—STD prevention and maintaining a robust […]

Some Virgin Islands employees have expressed frustration over the Ministry of Financial Services’ recent postponement of the planned minimum wage increase, originally scheduled to take effect on November 30. The wage increase would have raised the hourly rate from $6 […]

Former Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith has expressed deep disappointment at the government’s decision to postpone the much-anticipated increase in the minimum wage in the BVI. The implementation date was initially set for November 30, but the government […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has once again addressed public concerns regarding salary increases for lawmakers in the territory, emphasising the necessity of fair compensation across all levels of government. The controversial Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Act, 2021, commonly known […]

Following recent severe flooding in Road Town that caused extensive damage to public and private infrastructure, Premier Natalio Wheatley has pointed to improper construction in areas prone to water flow as a contributing factor to the problem. Heavy rainfall had […]

Mark Vanterpool of MHV Hotels and Resorts has announced plans to add an Italian dining experience to the newly acquired Cane Garden Bay Beach Hotel. The beach hotel was formerly known as Quito’s Luxury Inn but was rebranded after the […]