Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has called on Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to embrace the Opposition’s no-confidence motion rather than shy away from it. Speaking on Tola Radio recently, Penn said the motion is an opportunity for the Premier to […]
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Gov’t in price control talks with supermarkets
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has revealed that the government is in talks with supermarkets to introduce voluntary price control measures as the territory prepares for a minimum wage increase. The increase to $8.50, set to take effect on December 1, […]
Heritage apologises to CCT
Following Caribbean Cellular Network’s (CCT) announcement that it is terminating its service exchange agreement with Floyd “Heritage” Burnett and Tola Radio due to a deteriorating relationship, Burnett has issued a public apology to the telecom company. On Tuesday, October 22, […]
BVI’s low pass rate in math due to poor foundational teaching
Education Minister Sharie deCastro has indicated that the territory’s low pass rate in Mathematics at the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) level stems from poor foundational teaching at the primary school level. DeCastro addressed the territory’s math problem during a recent […]
FirstBank accountholders in BVI report missing balances
Account holders with 1FirstBank in the British Virgin Islands are facing a major financial issue as many report that their account balances have disappeared. This problem, which was flagged on Tuesday, October 22, appears to be widespread, impacting both personal […]
Robotics programme being expanded to primary school
Minister of Education Sharie deCastro announced on Friday, October 18, that her ministry will expand its robotics programme to primary schools next year. Speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA), deCastro emphasised the importance of integrating robotics and technology into […]
BVIHSA CEO vacancy unfilled for over a year
Concerns have been raised in the House of Assembly over the unfilled Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), which has remained vacant for more than a year. Health Minister Vincent Wheatley provided an update […]
Shocking! Penn suggests roadworks could cost $100M
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has expressed shock over what he estimated was the actual cost of the government’s proposed 38 miles of road construction project. The proposed 38-mile road construction project sparked concern over its potential cost after Penn […]
Premier optimistic over BVI’s border security measures
As the BVI continues to face challenges related to illegal fishing and smuggling operations, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed optimism about the territory’s efforts to enhance border security. Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull asked the Premier during a recent […]
Governor hosts VIcons during inaugural awards ceremony
Governor Daniel Pruce hosted the inaugural training ceremony for VIcons on Friday, October 18, at Government House. During the evening’s award ceremony, 34 individuals received certificates of completion after participating in a six-to-seven month programme that offered both theoretical and […]