Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has affirmed that the Virgin Islands’ relationship with the region “is as strong as it has ever been”. Speaking at the House of Assembly on July 21, Premier Wheatley referenced the territory’s relationship with CARICOM, the […]
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Back to the polls! WE Ferry terminal going to public for review
New designs for the West End Ferry terminal have been put into the public domain for a decision on a new façade. The project, which was introduced to the public by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) months ago, was met with some […]
Anti-Price Gouging Task Force was not effective, says Finance Minister
The Anti-Price Gouging Task Force has not been effective so the government is now trying to pivot to different ways to control the mark-up of prices for goods and services by businesses in the territory. Back in March, former Premier […]
Olympians to get stipend for sports tourism
BVI Olympians may soon be getting a financial boost for themselves and also to assist in promoting the territory in their travels. Making an announcement in the House of Assembly recently, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said: “The BVI Tourist Board […]
Newly crowned Miss BVI wants to spread awareness on sexual assault
The newly crowned Miss BVI, Jareena Penn said she will use her new platform to spread awareness about sexual assault in the territory. Speaking with BVI News after her coronation on Sunday, the new queen said it was something she […]
Int’l community tightening screws on local businesses — Fraser
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has suggested that the international community is making things more difficult for local businesses in the BVI. Speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) during the debate on the BVI Business Companies Amendment Act recently, […]
Belongership is a privilege not a right — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated categorically that residency in the Virgin Islands is a privilege and not a right so time spent in the territory cannot be the sole determining factor in granting Belonger status. In a live statement […]
Three illegal immigrants escape custody
Information reaching our news centre indicates that three illegal immigrants have managed to escape custody. A highly placed source informed BVI News that the three escapees were being held at a hotel in a room together at the time of […]
‘Police in Paradise’ video to be raised at Nat’l Security Council
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s (RVIPF) controversial video dubbed ‘Police in Paradise’ will be receiving extra scrutiny and may be the subject of even further investigations once officials meet in the National Security Council (NSC) early next month, Premier […]
7% remittance tax to be reduced to 3.5%
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that his Government of National Unity has decided to slash the tax on remittances by 50 percent. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, the Premier said: “In a recent meeting […]
