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BVI poised to double its revenue, add $100M in 7 years — Premier

BVI poised to double its revenue, add $100M in 7 years — Premier

The BVI can possibly double its revenue in the coming years and is largely banking on its twin financial pillars of tourism and financial services to get there in record time. Premier and Finance Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed this […]

by / on January 16, 2023 at 8:06 AM /
Photo Credit: BVIPA

BVIPA in need of legal services

The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has indicated that it is currently in need of legal services. The Authority gave that indication in a tender notice inviting bids from eligible candidates to provide these services. The BVIPA did not disclose the […]

by / on January 16, 2023 at 7:47 AM /
Chief Planner Greg Adams

Many applications coming in to construct apartment buildings

More and more persons and entities are seeking to undertake large-scale construction projects and developments in the British Virgin Islands. This is according to Chief Planner Gregory Adams who appeared before the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) recently. He told the […]

by / on January 13, 2023 at 8:10 AM /
Shaina Smith-Archer

They don’t trust us! UK’s behaviour ‘threatening’ — Smith-Archer

The Order in Council held in reserve in the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament to ensure the government follows through on implementing the agreed-upon Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms is an indication that UK officials do not trust the BVI’s leaders. […]

by / on January 13, 2023 at 7:57 AM /
The Joshua J Smith Building that houses the Social Security Board (SSB) and National Health Insurance (NHI) offices.

NHI would ‘be in the black’ if persons paid up — Health Minister

Health Minister Marlon Penn has suggested that the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme would likely be profitable and function as it should if mandatory contributions were paid to the agency. The NHI has faced continued concerns over its sustainability ever […]

by / on January 13, 2023 at 7:45 AM /
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Local representation beats the alternative ‘big time’ — Premier

When the BVI first elected its own representatives, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said everything took a leap forward, including the territory’s tourism and financial services industries. While celebrating the territory’s past leaders recently – including his grandfather Willard Wheatley – […]

by / on January 13, 2023 at 6:17 AM /
Niche Marketing and Tourism Liaison Manager at the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB), Lynette Harrigan. (BVITB Photo)

Lynette Harrigan makes King’s 2023 honours list

More than two decades of service to community and tourism has landed Virgin Islander Lynette Harrigan on His Majesty King Charles III’s 2023 New Year’s Honours List. Harrigan, the Niche Marketing & Tourism Liaison Manager at the BVI Tourist Board […]

by / on January 13, 2023 at 6:08 AM /
Walwyn

Walwyn appears in court!

Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn and the Assistant Secretary responsible for Projects during the previous National Democratic Party administration – Lorna Stephens appeared before the Magistrate’s Court this morning on charges of breach of trust by a public officer. The […]

by / on January 12, 2023 at 4:02 PM /
Speaker Julian Willock

JUST IN: Willock approached the police days before his arrest

BVI News has been reliably informed that former House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock had made a complaint to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) days before his arrest. The nature of the reported complaint is not yet clear […]

by / on January 12, 2023 at 8:11 AM /
Students at the newly renovated Elmore Stoutt High School in Lower Estate.

Broad curriculum review in the works — Education Minister

Education Minister Sharie deCastro has indicated that a review of the curriculum for the territory’s schools is expected to be rolled out this year. According to the minister, that review will be done to ensure the school’s curriculum is aligned […]

by / on January 12, 2023 at 8:05 AM /