Public Works Minister, Kye Rymer has revealed that more than $5 million has been spent on patching the territory’s road networks over the last three years. While speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) about some of the work done […]
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Fraser slammed for opposing Parson’s ‘land seizure’ pitch
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has been lambasted for opposing a plan by former legislator Eileene Parsons for the government to forcibly seize land owned by persons at the Ellis Thomas Downs racetrack in Sea Cows Bay. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced months ago that […]
Deputy Governor shuts down rumours of public sector cuts
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has moved to shut down rumours of possible public sector cuts reportedly set to happen soon. As Deputy Governor, Archer has responsibility for ensuring efficiency and enhanced service delivery of the public sector. Speaking on […]
Smith cleared to do business with gov’t! New contract not yet in effect
For the second time this year, elected leaders voted to have Deputy Speaker Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith remain in his seat in the House of Assembly (HOA) after he (Smith) disclosed that his company will be doing business with the government. […]
Local wages and salaries climbed 5% in 2021
Despite the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the average worker in the BVI saw an increase in earnings in 2021. Based on statistics from Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s 2023 budget presentation this week, average earnings in the territory increased […]
$700K set aside for immigration detention centre — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told residents recently that his government has assigned hundreds of thousands of dollars in next year’s budget to build a detention centre for illegal immigrants. Currently, immigration detainees have been housed in government-rented hotels and guest […]
Total visitor arrivals expected to reach 541K by year’s end
Premier and Minister of Tourism Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that the BVI’s total number of visitor arrivals for 2022 will have exceeded half-million people by the end of the year. Dr Wheatley gave that indication during his budget speech […]
Premier promises Music Fest return for 2023
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced the re-emergence of the BVI Music Festival which he said is expected to make a comeback next year. A one-time behemoth on the BVI’s entertainment calendar, the festival hasn’t made an appearance for nearly […]
BVI’s economic growth could reach 3.5% by end of 2022 — Premier
The Ministry of Finance has projected that economic growth in the BVI could surpass three per cent by the end of this year. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the BVI’s economy contracted drastically partly because the territory closed […]
Too expensive to get to Anegada!
Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has urged legislators to consider alternative measures that would make it cheaper for visitors and residents to get to the sister islands, especially those travelling to and from Anegada. Wheatley, who represents the Virgin Gorda […]
