Members of the local press have taken issue with a recent request from government to submit questions ahead of the Premier’s press conference on October 28. The request was reportedly submitted by Chief Information Officer in the Department of Information […]

Heavy showers are being dumped across the British Virgin Islands today, Wednesday, October 26, and has begun to show signs of flooding in sections of the territory. Some thoroughfares such as Threllfall road — more commonly known as ‘the Elevator’ […]

Labour Minister Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said the government must take steps to ensure that the benefits and allowances of seniors and government retirees match inflation. Speaking in the House of Assembly on October 25, Turnbull highlighted that many seniors and […]

Former legislator Eileene Parsons has come out as a strong advocate for the government to reclaim a plot of private land used for horse racing at the Sea Cow’s Bay-based Ellis Thomas Downs by what she referred to as eminent […]

Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has signalled that he is considering contesting the next general election in the BVI. In an interview with online media CaribUpdate Channel, Willock said he hasn’t made a final decision but […]

Minister responsible for aviation services Kye Rymer has confirmed that some of the world’s major commercial airlines are anxious to schedule flights to the BVI once the territory implements the facilities to accommodate large aircrafts. For years now, the BVI […]

Territorial At-Large Representative, Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith has lambasted his fellow legislators for their constant tardiness at public events, particularly in the House of Assembly (HOA) where residents are often left waiting for hours past the advertised start time of proceedings. […]

Communications and Public Works Minister Kye Rymer has confirmed that a BVI Ports Authority’s (BVIPA) Miami-based Limited Liability Company (LLC) has now been dissolved after its discovery first created controversy some months ago. Rymer said the company’s dissolution documents were filed in […]

The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is calling for the United Kingdom (UK) to withdraw its Order In Council which threatens to snatch power away from local leaders. The OECS made the call at its 72nd meeting where heads […]

Deputy Speaker Neville ’Sheep’ Smith is currently serving as the de facto representative for the First District. At-Large Representative Carvin Malone gave that indication while speaking on the Talking Points show recently. The current elected First District representative, former Premier Andrew […]