Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that the BVI focus more on public institutions to address the growing challenge of financing healthcare, stressing that the costs are significant and can strain the territory’s budget. During a press conference yesterday, Dr […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn accused the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government of making a critical error by refusing the United Kingdom’s offer of a $426 million loan guarantee in 2019. The loan, intended to assist with the recovery following […]

As the government prepares to acquire a $100 million loan for infrastructure development and other projects, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that he will task ministries with identifying ways to increase revenue. During a press conference today, September 30, […]

Auditor General Sonia Webster has raised serious concerns over the appointment of ministerial political advisors, citing their involvement as undermining the government’s procurement process. In her 2024 Audit Report on Major Public Contracts, Webster revealed that political advisors were often […]

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has reassured customers that there has been no known breach of their online services, but they are still encouraging in-person payments as a precaution. In their latest update, BVIEC confirmed that their online systems remain […]

Education Minister Sharie de Castro has condemned what she described as the Opposition’s tactics during a House of Assembly debate last week, accusing them of attempting to mislead the public about government procedures and timelines. De Castro made these remarks […]

Territorial At-Large Representative and Deputy Speaker Stacy Mather has raised concerns over the government’s unfinished District 5 Economic Zone (E-Zone) project in Huntum’s Ghut. The project remains incomplete despite years of delays and additional funding, according to an Auditor General’s […]

The Governor’s Office has extended the deadline for applications to the Future Fund until October 11. Established by the UK government, the fund aims to promote youth empowerment and good governance, offering a total of $50,000 in grants. The Future […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has accused the government of introducing a resolution to borrow $100 million for infrastructural projects as a ploy to thwart an impending no-confidence motion from the Opposition. During a House of Assembly debate on the […]

The Ministry of Education has indicated the need for improvement in Mathematics as the Virgin Islands recorded a pass rate of 46.45% in June 2024 Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) results. According to a press release […]