The BVI Christian Council has sent a gentle message to the newly-elected government, reminding them that they will be speaking out if leaders attempt to make any decision that is contrary to God’s word. Speaking earlier this week at a […]
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Dawning of a new day | House of Assembly reopens
All eyes will be on the Road Town Multi-Purpose Sports Complex today, as the Virgin Islands convenes for the opening of the Fifth House of Assembly (HOA). While many may be anxious to see how new and seasoned elected officials […]
VG resident reportedly dies in Anegada boating accident
A male resident has reportedly died in a boating accident on or near the sister island of Anegada. His identity is not yet clear to our news centre. However, BVI News understands that the deceased was a resident of Virgin […]
Smith denies pushing new agenda after elections campaign
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has denied pushing an agenda during the elections campaign that is contrary to the one she currently oversees as Minister for Financial Services, Labour & Trade. The Deputy Premier was asked at a press conference yesterday […]
BVI must defend its reputation despite Fahie’s arrest
Despite the shame and negative attention the BVI endured in the wake of the arrest of former premier Andrew Fahie, the territory must do all it can to uphold its reputation as a top financial services jurisdiction. That’s the position […]
Lorna Smith pledges to reduce work permit woes
Amid cries from local businesses and expatriates that work permits are not being processed in a timely manner, Minister for Financial Services, Labour & Trade Lorna Smith has promised that the nine-month processing period many are experiencing will be significantly […]
Major OT conference on illicit finances coming to BVI
The United Kingdom and representatives of its Overseas Territories (OTs) have agreed to hold an annual dialogue on the subject of illicit finances that pose a constant threat to the financial services industries in these jurisdictions. Details of this annual […]
Premier says ‘Greedy Bill’ changes to come in HOA’s 2nd sitting
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed hope that the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Act, 2021, referred to by some residents as the ‘Greedy Bill’, will be addressed before the third sitting of the House of Assembly (HOA) rolls around. […]
TRC to create a positive digital environment
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Chief Executive Officer at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) Mr. Guy Lester Malone has reiterated the commission’s commitment to creating a positive digital environment that has […]
Gov’t establishes additional ministry
The Virgin Islands Party (VIP)-Lorna Smith administration has established an additional ministry within the government. This new ministry is titled the Ministry of Climate Change & Environment. “That stands separately from the Premier’s Office,” said Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley while […]
