Policy analyst Emery Pemberton has called for greater cooperation between the government and private sector to guide the growth of marine tourism and increase local participation in the industry.Pemberton, who works in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable […]

Rotary leaders in the BVI are being challenged to develop a structured substance abuse prevention programme for young people amid growing concerns about alcohol and drug use among the territory’s youth. Rotary Assistant Governor in the BVI, Shan Mohamed, issued […]

National Democratic Party (NDP) member and political hopeful Aaron Parillon described Deputy Premier Julian Fraser’s remarks linking Festival attendance to residents’ spending power as a “slap in the face” to people struggling with the cost of living. Fraser made the […]

Talking Points host Elvin Grant has challenged residents to show the same — or greater — outrage over violent crime as they have shown over nudity, vulgarity and inappropriate behaviour at public events. Grant made the argument amid renewed debate […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley will lead a public-private financial services delegation to India next week as the Virgin Islands seeks new business and stronger institutional ties in the Indian market. The trade mission will run from August 24 to 31 […]

National Democratic Party Chairman Marlon Penn has pledged to overhaul the Social Security system if the party returns to government, arguing that residents who need financial assistance must receive benefits promptly. Penn made the commitment during the NDP’s radio programme […]

At-Large Representative Ronnie Skelton has warned that the government’s decision to increase electricity costs for the territory’s biggest power consumers is a “short-term solution” that will eventually affect ordinary residents through higher food and other consumer prices. Skelton was speaking during […]

The BVI recorded the third-fastest growth in cruise tourism among Caribbean destinations during the first quarter of the year, even as debate continues over whether the territory relies too heavily on cruise visitors. According to the latest figures from the […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has suggested the creation of a fuel stabilisation fund to help shield BVI residents from sudden increases in electricity costs caused by volatile global fuel prices. Walwyn’s suggestion came as lawmakers discussed recent changes to electricity […]

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has said electricity rates will remain unchanged despite an adjustment to the fuel subsidy for customers who consume more than 1,500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) per month. The corporation said customers will continue to receive the full […]