By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The one-time voters see or witness humility in the average politician is when General Elections approach. All of a sudden, there are nervous smiles in crowds, defense of past sins, and a mixing with the peasants […]

Despite boasting one of the Caribbean’s most valuable marine industries, BVIslanders are still being held back by poor access to financing, inadequate training, high operating costs and a lack of early exposure to opportunities in the sector. Those concerns came […]

BVI Electricity Corporation General Manager Dr Neil Smith has rejected the perception that the government routinely fails to pay its electricity bills, describing it as one of the corporation’s better customers. Smith addressed the issue after Communications and Works Minister […]

The BVI Electricity Corporation’s latest completed audited financial statements date back to 2021, leaving the publicly owned utility five years behind in its financial reporting. BVIEC General Manager Dr Neil Smith disclosed the information during a press conference earlier this […]

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has given the assurance that elected leaders are in favour of resolving the issues that resulted in ZBVI Radio no longer carrying live broadcasts of legislative proceedings. Penn said lawmakers have already discussed the matter and […]

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s Financial Crime Unit has received a regional award for its responsiveness to international financial crime investigations. The Asset Recovery Interagency Network Caribbean (ARIN-CARIB) presented the RVIPF unit with its Most Responsive Member Award for […]

BVI Electricity Corporation General Manager Dr Neil Smith has defended the company’s decision to disconnect delinquent customers, saying the notices relate to older debts rather than the sharply increased electricity bills issued this month. Smith addressed the issue after a […]

Young BVIslanders working in the marine industry are being urged to raise their professional standards, with industry players warning that everything from appearance to customer service can affect the territory’s reputation as a luxury destination. The issue was raised during […]

Third District political hopeful Aaron Parillon says repeat visitors to the territory are now beginning to see the lack of visible progress that residents have been bemoaning for some years now. Parillon made the observation during an interview with Dakari Wheatley-Adams, […]

The Department of Disaster Management has urged residents to conserve water and prepare for an increased risk of drought and wildfires as forecasters expect El Niño conditions to continue into 2027. DDM Director Jasen Penn said the weather pattern could […]