Over two years after he was first given an acting appointment as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA), Anthony McMaster has finally been appointed as the substantive holder of the post. The disclosure was […]
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Premier accused of dodging BVICCHA, promises to hold talks
After not meeting with the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association for more than a year, Premier Andrew Fahie has been accused of dodging that agency. “Honestly, as an organisation, while advocacy is our number-one priority, the conversations are […]
Over $11M worth of contracts signed for ESHS redevelopment
More than $11 million worth of contracts were awarded to four construction firms for the Redevelopment of the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) campus which is expected to be finished in five months. This exceeds the initial cost estimates by […]
Smith calls for increased pension for teachers
Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith is urging members of the House of Assembly to increase the pension plan for teachers after retirement. Speaking at the groundbreaking and contract signing ceremony for the redevelopment of the […]
Poultry production to become major revenue earner for Anegada?
Minister of Agriculture Dr Natalio Wheatley is projecting that poultry production will become a major source of revenue for Anegada’s economy in the near future. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for a poultry facility in Anegada recently, Dr Wheatley said […]
Good feedback from banks on Stamp Duty amendment — Fahie
Premier Andrew Fahie has said that amendments made to the Stamp Duty Act have been met with very good feedback from banks in the territory. The amended Stamp Duty Act, although passed in the House of Assembly (HOA), had not […]
No need to change BVI’s US currency if independent
A fear that the BVI may lose the US dollar as its official currency once it becomes independent appears to be largely unfounded, an international consultant on governance, Dr Carlyle Corbin has signalled. Fears have persisted for some time with […]
No timeline for lifting COVID restrictions, measures — Premier
While several countries regionally have lifted entry restrictions and made significant adjustments to their COVID-19 protocols, Premier Andrew Fahie has declined to offer any timeline for the removal of restrictions here in the BVI. The US Virgin Islands and Puerto […]
Moving vendors directly off Long Bay Beach shoreline might stimulate economic activity
Junior Minister for Trade & Economic Development, Shereen Flax-Charles has said she does not believe moving vendors from the shoreline at Long Bay Beach will impact their economic activity. The legislator said moving them would rather stimulate their revenue-earning as […]
Young locals encouraged to look at agriculture as ‘viable career path’
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries Dr Natalio Wheatley has been encouraging young people in the territory to get involved in the agriculture and fisheries sector as he said it is a viable career path and an always-ready market for the […]
