Territorial At-Large (AL) Representative Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather pleaded with lawmakers in the House of Assembly to set aside political differences and work together to address pressing issues facing Virgin Islanders. Mather emphasised the struggles of residents who he said are […]
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No sewerage near EE Police Station, says Premier
Officials have refuted claims that a sewerage overflow near the East End Police Station was the real reason behind its sudden closure last week. Premier and Seventh District Dr Natalio Wheatley disclosed that officers at the station expressed concern through […]
Governor says he’s fine after shoulder injury
Governor Daniel Pruce yesterday assured the territory that he is doing well, after dislocating his shoulder sometime last week. On the Governor’s official Facebook page, Pruce was pictured wearing a cast and a smile as he thanked the staff at […]
Hold me to account, D1 Rep says
First District Representative Dr Karl Dawson urged constituents to hold him accountable for the promises he made in his manifesto before he was elected. In his first-year progress report to the district, Dr Dawson acknowledged community challenges but assured residents […]
Financial services has challenges so we look to tourism
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has again defended his interest in music festivals and cultural events, saying the government has to diversify the economy amid ongoing challenges in the financial services industry. The financial services industry is the main economic earner […]
Rasheda Hodge appointed Official Receiver
The government has appointed Rasheda Hodge as the new Official Receiver, a move likely to fortify the oversight of corporate solvency in the territory. The new position is especially crucial after the Insolvency (Amendment) Act 2022. It places her at […]
Paraquita Bay farmer blasts gov’t after losing crops
After losing 400 pounds of pumpkin due to unreliable water supply at Paraquita Bay, veteran farmer Movine Fahie has called for the current government to step down, saying they aren’t doing anything to improve agriculture in the territory. Successive administrations […]
Athletes get private sector support ahead of Olympics
As local athletes get ready to leave their mark at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, a number of private sector businesses and individuals have committed monetary support to assist the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) that will be getting the stars […]
Police apprehend 17 illegal immigrants
An early morning tip-off led to the discovery of 17 suspected illegal immigrants hiding among the bushes in Cox Heath on Friday, April 19 the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said. The group, comprising adults and children of various […]
Two tourists missing in the BVI
Officials have requested the public’s assistance in locating two missing tourists, Pascal Bosman from the Netherlands and Martire Cabrera from the Dominican Republic. According to the Department of Immigration, both individuals arrived in the territory aboard the cruise ship Norwegian […]