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CGB and EE/LL community centres get revamped

CGB and EE/LL community centres get revamped

Two key community centres — in East End/Long Look (EE/LL) and in Cane Garden Bay (CGB) — have been fully restored and reopened, representing a critical step in the government’s ongoing efforts to rebuild public spaces damaged by the 2017 […]

by / on October 21, 2024 at 7:38 AM /
Endless chatter! Mitch slams ’no plan’ Premier

Endless chatter! Mitch slams ’no plan’ Premier

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has accused Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley of being all talk and insists that the Premier has no concrete plans to support his rhetoric. Turnbull’s comments were made during a press conference hosted by the […]

by / on October 21, 2024 at 7:27 AM /
“Volatile relationship!” CCT explains split with Heritage and Tola Radio

“Volatile relationship!” CCT explains split with Heritage and Tola Radio

The following is a media release from local telecoms provider, CCT. Caribbean Cellular Telephone Limited (CCT) wishes to clarify recent discussions in the public domain concerning the termination of our service exchange agreement with Mr. Floyd “Heritage” Burnett and Tola […]

by / on October 18, 2024 at 6:08 PM /
VG Ad Hoc Committee petitions governor for help on healthcare

VG Ad Hoc Committee petitions governor for help on healthcare

The Ad Hoc Committee for the Urgent Enhancement of Virgin Gorda Healthcare has reached out to Governor Daniel Pruce amid ongoing public frustration with healthcare services on the sister island. On Thursday, October 17, the committee, formed by concerned Virgin […]

by / on October 18, 2024 at 8:39 AM /
BVI economy not at a standstill, Premier insists

BVI economy not at a standstill, Premier insists

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has disputed claims that the BVI economy is at a standstill, labelling such narratives misleading. Appearing earlier this week on the Honestly Speaking Show with Claude Skelton Cline, Dr Wheatley countered these assertions, defending the government’s […]

by / on October 18, 2024 at 8:02 AM /
Mather questions government ministers’ silence

Mather questions government ministers’ silence

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ’Buddha’ Mather has expressed concerns that government ministers are blindly supporting Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, withholding their opinions on crucial issues facing the territory. During a recent Opposition-hosted forum, Mather expressed disappointment that only two ministers […]

by / on October 18, 2024 at 7:53 AM /
Opposition’s no-confidence motion gets on HOA agenda

Opposition’s no-confidence motion gets on HOA agenda

Concerns regarding whether the Opposition’s motion of no confidence would be addressed in the House of Assembly (HOA) have been alleviated. The agenda for the 20th sitting of the HOA, scheduled to begin today, October 18, includes the motion. However, […]

by / on October 18, 2024 at 7:43 AM /
Schools to close for professional development for teachers

Schools to close for professional development for teachers

Following National Heroes Day on next Monday, October 21, some public schools will remain closed for the rest of the week. While schools would normally reopen after that public holiday, the Ministry of Education announced that schools would stay closed […]

by / on October 18, 2024 at 6:11 AM /
Visitor flees after being denied entry into BVI

Visitor flees after being denied entry into BVI

Reports indicate that a male visitor from Honduras fled the arrivals section of Terrance B Lettsome International Airport after being denied entry into the territory on Friday, October 11. According to sources, Customs personnel notified the police following the incident. […]

by / on October 17, 2024 at 2:44 PM /
No independence without democracy, Skelton says

No independence without democracy, Skelton says

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton said that although he supports a push for BVI independence, it must be accompanied by a robust democratic framework. Skelton emphasised that while self-determination is a goal, the territory must first ensure a solid foundation of […]

by / on October 17, 2024 at 7:54 AM /