After a spirited debate, the House of Assembly passed the contentious Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill 2024, introducing significant changes to the territory’s approach to public inquiries. The passage of this bill reflects ongoing efforts to adapt and improve governance in […]

The Department of Immigration has reported the discovery of 20 Haitian irregular migrants in the North Sound area of Virgin Gorda this Tuesday, intensifying concerns over human smuggling in the BVI. The group, comprising 12 males and seven females—including three […]

The Cable & Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF) has donated just over two dozen desktop computers and laptops to Unite BVI and the Youth Empowerment Project (YEP). On Wednesday, July 24, CWCF donated a total of 15 iMac desktops and 10 […]

The Virgin Islands Government has donated $50,000 to North Drop Open in collaboration with the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) to host a “Catch and Release” fishing tournament for blue marlin out of Virgin Gorda. Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, […]

The Miss BVI Committee has issued an apology to patrons who purchased VIP tickets to its pageant last Sunday evening, July 21. The show was held at the Multipurpose Sports Complex and some persons paid as much as $160 to […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has committed to launching a comprehensive tourism strategy for the BVI by the end of the year. The announcement was made during a press conference where Wheatley addressed various national issues. The tourism plan will outline […]

The planned relocation of the BVI’s landmark 70th-anniversary emancipation festival was cancelled due to safety concerns, as revealed by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during a recent press conference. Dr Wheatley highlighted issues regarding wind conditions at the new site, initially […]

Members of the public are being reminded to prepare for an active hurricane season, with expectations for increased activity in less than a month’s time. This reminder was given by Meteorologist Andrew Jackson and Michelle Ambrose, the Planning and Preparedness […]

Government ministers are now mandated to document their decisions. This change stems from recommendations by the Commission of Inquiry (COI), aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability within the government. COI Governance Reform Delivery Manager Kedrick Malone discussed these new requirements […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that the BVI’s long-discussed airport runway expansion project will commence before his administration’s term ends. This ambitious project aims to enhance the territory’s connectivity and economic prospects. During a recent press briefing, Dr Wheatley […]