Despite already submitting and receiving approval from the United Kingdom on its proposals about how to implement the many reforms recommended by Commission of Inquiry (COI), the Virgin Islands government is now having public meetings on those proposals and Premier […]

The new Business License Act that passed in the House of Assembly days ago is expected to make the Trade Commission a ‘one-stop shop’ for people who wish to operate a business in the territory. Speaking at a press conference […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that government will not foot the legal bill incurred by former Speaker of the House, Julian Willock, in his failed injunction against three Commission of Inquiry lawyers. Responding to a question posed about the […]

With business owners expressing concerns about the new trade license prices proposed in the Business License Act (2022), Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley said the bill will not come into effect until 2024 which gives the government […]

A man has now been charged for the murder of Corey Butler. The accused is 35-year-old Akeem Durrant of Belle Vue. “In addition to murder, Durrant was also charged with robbery and possession of a controlled drug with intent to […]

Cabinet has now confirmed that it will continue with the policy of having Special Ministerial Advisers for the Premier and has waived the tender process for two such advisors on the way to achieving this. This information was disclosed in […]

Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has criticised the government for its tactics, arguing that employees should not be penalised for their failures in remitting taxes and making the required contributions to the National Health Insurance (NHI) and to Social Security. The […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has advocated for more students to pursue their tertiary education at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) and also consider joining the public service to help transform the territory with a wave of fresh ideas. […]

Health Minister Marlon Penn has said the roads in East End/Long Look have become the laughingstock of the territory and are a danger to residents. “I believe that the East End/Long Look community and the roads in that community have […]

Cabinet has cancelled its decision to award a contract to Meridian Construction Company for the Palm Grove Shopping Centre Redevelopment project. This decision came from the June 15 Cabinet meeting. A post-meeting statement published on Thursday stated: “Cabinet decided to […]