Residents who earn an income from tourism are being told to prepare for a busy cruise season as the BVI is expected to see a surge in cruise arrivals in the coming months. According to the minister responsible for the […]
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BVI’s infrastructure won’t accommodate ‘mass tourism’
The current state of the BVI’s infrastructure will not allow for mass tourism, Works Minister Kye Rymer has said. While making that admission during a press conference held late last week, Rymer said he felt the BVI was more of […]
Gov’t awaiting costs before tearing down ASPS — Rymer
The building that previously served as home for students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) will be demolished but Works Minister Kye Rymer said more information is needed before this can be executed. The school was shuttered abruptly at […]
Be vigilant! Burglaries on the rise
Property owners and business owners on Virgin Gorda (VG) are being advised to take precautions to properly secure their premises amid a spike in burglaries on the sister island. The police said they received reports last week of illegal entries […]
By-election to replace Fahie not likely, Premier confirms
It appears as though there will be no by-election held to replace former Premier Andrew Fahie as the First District Representative. Furthermore, his seat in the House of Assembly (HOA) will not be vacated for another few weeks. Premier Dr […]
I’m not divisive and have never heard that I was — Willock
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock said he was never aware that some sections of the community view him as a ‘divisive’ figure. During a recent interview with online media outlet CaribUpdate Channel, Willock was asked how […]
I love press freedom, not click-bait journalism — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said while he is a strong advocate of media freedom, he remains concerned about what he described as ‘clickbait journalism’. “Certainly we favour a very strong media corp. The media has a role in keeping the […]
Lots of progress made in D7 under my tenure — Dr Wheatley
While acknowledging that the time for defending his record in office is drawing close, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that there’s tangible evidence of his efforts in the Seventh District. “That time (elections) is fast approaching but just trust […]
Police offering $20K reward in double murder probe
The police are offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for the double murder that happened on the eastern end of Tortola a little more than a week ago. Kawa Cornwall and […]
Constitutional Review Commission to host public consultations
The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has announced its intension to commence public consultations and one-on-one meetings with residents. According to the CRC, a number of persons and small groups previously expressed interest in meeting with the Commission. “Interested persons will, […]
