Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that a 2019 concert headlined by reggae star Mark Myrie, aka ‘Buju Banton’, remains a financial burden for the government, with debts still unresolved some five years later. The Premier disclosed that the government […]
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Gov’t sponsorship of Kartel concert will come back in taxes — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that the government’s sponsorship of the Vybz Kartel concert will ultimately yield financial returns to the territory, primarily through tax revenues that will help boost the economy. The Premier addressed concerns during a interview […]
Two scholarships to new medical school offered to BVI students
Ponce Health Sciences University (PHSU) is set to open a medical school in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) next year, offering two full scholarships annually to qualifying BVI students. In a recent press release, PHSU announced that its School of […]
Mather outlines struggles as At-Large Rep
First-term lawmaker Stacy Mather recently shared some of the challenges he faces as a Territorial At-Large Representative. Appearing on the Talking Points show, Mather discussed the difficulties in balancing the wider community’s needs while navigating limited resources, particularly as an […]
Rosan hits back after leaked settlement document
Media personality Rosemary “Cindy” Rosan has released a public statement following the leak of a document related to her ongoing legal case against the government. The document outlines a proposed settlement of over one million dollars that Rosan is seeking […]
Opposition to host marathon LIVE before confidence vote
Just days ahead a planned no-confidence vote against Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s government, scheduled for October 18, members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition are set to host a special three-hour LIVE broadcast event on Tuesday, October 15, from 7 pm […]
$600K vending contract signed for Long Bay Beach development
The government has taken another step toward enhancing the tourism product at Long Bay Beach, Beef Island, by signing a $600,000 contract with DE Property Development. The contract is part of a broader initiative to revitalise and protect the popular […]
New government vessel to help crack down on illegal fishing
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that one of the key purposes of the newly acquired vessel by the Ministry of Natural Resources is to combat illegal fishing. On Friday, October 11, the Ministry held a launching ceremony for the […]
Gov’t doesn’t need to recover funds for Vybz Kartel show — Promoter
Event promoter Steve Parillon has suggested that the BVI government does not need to turn a profit or even recoup its investment in the upcoming Vybz Kartel concert, scheduled for March 2025. Speaking in an interview with Cathy Richards on […]
Vehicle owners reminded of DWM’s Derelict Removal System
The Department of Waste Management (DWM) has issued a public reminder to vehicle owners about its Derelict Removal System, aimed at clearing the territory of unsightly and hazardous vehicles. Director of DWM Marcus Solomon explained that the process begins when […]
