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Nanny Cay expansion reaches major milestone

Nanny Cay expansion reaches major milestone

Nanny Cay Resort & Marina has reached a significant milestone in its 30-million-dollar expansion project, with construction of the new South Marina breakwater now halfway complete. The marina announced that more than 34,000 tonnes of rock have been used to […]

by / on June 22, 2026 at 6:27 AM /
Investor confidence still high despite COI, Premier boasts

Investor confidence still high despite COI, Premier boasts

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that investor confidence in the BVI remains strong despite concerns that the 2022 Commission of Inquiry (COI) in the British Virgin Islands may have damaged the territory’s reputation. “Investment confidence is extremely high, which is something we can […]

by / on June 22, 2026 at 6:23 AM /
Affordable housing plan to be unveiled in coming weeks

Affordable housing plan to be unveiled in coming weeks

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that his government will soon unveil an affordable housing initiative to create more opportunities for Virgin Islanders to own homes. Speaking during his 2026 State of the Territory Address, Premier Wheatley said the initiative […]

by / on June 22, 2026 at 6:18 AM /
Premier says bureaucracy stalled Crown Land Board for months

Premier says bureaucracy stalled Crown Land Board for months

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has blamed government bureaucracy for delays in establishing the Crown Lands Management Board, saying the holdup stalled progress on key land matters, including the long-running distribution of lands in Anegada. Speaking in the House of Assembly […]

by / on June 22, 2026 at 5:28 AM /
COMMENTARY: Jack and Jill Likeable

COMMENTARY: Jack and Jill Likeable

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The investigator searches for clues usually in the form of bits of hard evidence. He or she terms these dots or data points. Then there are further pieces to the puzzle. Dots that are more obscure […]

by / on June 20, 2026 at 7:31 AM /
Vanterpool touts BVI’s potential as regional transhipment hub

Vanterpool touts BVI’s potential as regional transhipment hub

Political hopeful and businessman Mark Vanterpool has suggested that the BVI could one day generate significant revenue by developing a transhipment port, arguing that the territory’s strategic location in the Caribbean gives it a potential advantage in global shipping. Speaking on […]

by / on June 19, 2026 at 6:25 AM /
Premier, Education Minister celebrate Hodge’s historic NCAA feat

Premier, Education Minister celebrate Hodge’s historic NCAA feat

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley and Education Minister Sharie de Castro joined residents across the Virgin Islands in congratulating sprint sensation Adaejah Hodge following her historic performances at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon. Hodge […]

by / on June 19, 2026 at 6:19 AM /
Residents want greater urgency on Anegada land issues

Residents want greater urgency on Anegada land issues

Residents of Anegada used a constitutional reform consultation meeting to press government officials for faster action on long-standing land issues, arguing that generations of families have waited too long for resolutions relating to land ownership and distribution. The concerns emerged […]

by / on June 19, 2026 at 6:13 AM /
BVIEC apologises after ‘abrupt’ disconnection at local business

BVIEC apologises after ‘abrupt’ disconnection at local business

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has apologised to Nutmeg & Co after disconnecting electricity service to the Tortola-based business over what the company said was an outstanding security deposit adjustment. The dispute unfolded publicly on social media this week after […]

by / on June 19, 2026 at 6:07 AM /
CARICOM urged to implement better standards for electric vehicles

CARICOM urged to implement better standards for electric vehicles

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to grow across the Caribbean, regional officials are being urged to establish stronger and more harmonised standards for EV charging infrastructure to ensure safety, reliability and interoperability across CARICOM member states. The call came […]

by / on June 19, 2026 at 5:45 AM /