Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has blasted the recently commissioned Trellis Bay Rest Stop on Beef Island, describing it as inadequate and unfit for purpose. Walwyn’s comments come amid ongoing discussions about the facility’s effectiveness in serving both residents and […]
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Job evaluation coming for public service roles
The Office of the Deputy Governor has announced a job evaluation project for the public service. According to a media release issued on Monday, December 23, the project will assess the relative value of roles within the public service using […]
We are driving up the cost of construction — Penn
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has raised serious concerns about the escalating construction costs in the BVI, describing the situation as unsustainable and detrimental to the everyday person. During the recent budget debate in the House of Assembly, Penn pointed […]
Gov’t mulls BVIEC and Water & Sewerage merger
The government is considering a potential merger of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the Water & Sewerage Department (WSD) to improve efficiency and service delivery. Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer announced the move during the recent budget […]
Our economy continues to flourish – Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the BVI continues to have a flourishing economy, countering critics who have argued that it is “flat on its back.” Speaking during the recent budget debate in the House of Assembly, the Premier emphasised the […]
de Castro defends introduction of robotics in primary schools
Minister for Education, Sharie de Castro, defended the government’s plan to introduce robotics in primary schools, calling it a step towards making learning more interactive for students. During her address in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, […]
Premier blames ‘negativity’ for BVI’s inclusion on Fodor’s ‘No List’
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that a combination of negative press and bad public feedback led to the British Virgin Islands being included on Fodor’s 2025 “No List,” which highlights destinations that travellers should avoid. Speaking in the House […]
Premier: We will write off BVIHSA’s debt
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced plans to write off nearly $20 million owed to the government by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA). Dr Wheatley indicated that this would improve the Authority’s financial standing and ensure better health services […]
Premier to critics: If other countries are so better, why not leave BVI?
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley suggested that critics of the BVI economy should return to living elsewhere in the Caribbean and not flock to the BVI’s shores. During the budget debate wrap-up in the House of Assembly yesterday, Dr Wheatley pushed […]
$20M budget blunder not being investigated
Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith revealed that no investigation had been launched into the $20 million budget error disclosed by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley in August this year. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Monday, Smith disclosed that despite […]
