The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is currently investigating a stabbing incident that happened near the Purcell basketball court this morning. According to a press statement by the RVIPF, one male has been hospitalised. He is in stable condition. […]
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Gov’t likely to dissolve Miami-based BVIPA LLC
A Florida-based limited liability company (LLC) that raised eyebrows earlier this year following the arrest of former Premier Andrew Fahie is likely to be dissolved, current Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated. A limited liability company is a business structure […]
Round pegs in square holes at Labour! Some people need to be moved
Labour Minister Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has protested what he described as ‘round pegs in square holes’ at the Labour Department, leading to a delay in the processing of work permits. During a recent press conference, Turnbull said he had a […]
Premier promises to make teachers a priority
In an approach that will likely see his government paying closer attention to the welfare of teachers, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has promised to make teachers a priority in the territory. “So, yes. I have gone from Ministry of Education […]
Gov’t may not spend any money to acquire Toad Hall Estate
The Virgin Islands government may have found a way to acquire the Toad Hall Estate property without having to fork out any cash to the company that owned the area. This is according to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley who gave […]
Food Security & Sustainability Act receives royal assent
The Food Security and Sustainability Act (2022) has officially received royal assent. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley made the announcement last Friday at a one-on-one press conference with the local media. The Food Security & Sustainability Act, which is a brainchild […]
Short-term fixes announced for housing displaced students
As the new academic year slowly approaches, the Education Ministry grapples with questions surrounding infrastructural concerns for several schools in the territory. As a result, Minister for Education Sharie de Castro has announced the short-term housing fixes for the students […]
Relief coming for BVIEC’s residential customers — Premier
Some customers of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) are expected to get some sort of reprieve from exorbitant bills they’ve been receiving from the state-owned power company. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley stated at a recent press conference that the government […]
UPDATE: Woman killed in lone-vehicular crash in Cane Garden Bay
This story has been updated A woman died after succumbing to injuries she sustained during a traffic accident in Cane Garden Bay last night. The victim has been identified as 57-year-old Joyce Orine George, 57, of Romney Park. The Royal […]
Gov’t eyes private-public partnership to address BVI’s HR concerns
Minister for Labour Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said the government is looking to engage in a private-public partnership to address the human resources concerns that are affecting the Virgin Islands. At a joint press conference with the Premier on Friday, the […]
