Just over halfway through the calendar year, the number of robberies in the British Virgin Islands has already surpassed those recorded in 2023. According to data from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), there were 15 reported robberies last […]
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BVIEC estimating bills after ransomware hack
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has been forced to estimate customer bills following a devastating ransomware attack that disrupted its operations earlier this week. The attack compromised BVIEC’s systems, leaving the organisation scrambling to restore full functionality while ensuring customers […]
I was shocked at budget error but I have confidence in the Premier
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has expressed her surprise and disappointment over a $20 million budget miscalculation surrounding the new salary structure for public servants in the territory but said she strongly supports Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley’s response to the issue. […]
Just $1.4M allocated for BVI’s roads
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has blasted the recent allocation of just $1.4 million to the Ministry of Communications and Works for road repairs in the territory. Walwyn criticised the amount as grossly inadequate given the poor state of the […]
Premier says Walwyn should be more humble
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said he believes Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn should show more humility following Walwyn’s call for his resignation over a multimillion-dollar budget error related to public sector salaries. The budgeting issue arose when Premier Wheatley, […]
Here’s how power restoration is going
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has provided an update on the areas where electricity has been partially restored. In an August 20 update, the BVIEC acknowledged that some locations within these areas, including Fat Hogs Bay, Chalwell Estate, and Cane […]
RATED programme gets $2.3M bump but needs directors
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has expressed gratitude for Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s suggestions to improve the RATED programme and the financial boost it received. However, she highlighted the need for directors to manage the programme and ensure its success. The […]
It’s a jungle out there! Smith decries unsightly 4th District
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has expressed frustration over neglected and unsightly state of the Fourth District. During a recent House of Assembly (HOA) sitting, Smith lamented the significant deterioration of the district, describing it as the worst she had seen […]
We did not know about budget miscalculation — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has strongly refuted claims that Cabinet members were aware of a significant miscalculation in this year’s public service salary budget. Speaking in the House of Assembly last Friday, Dr. Wheatley emphasised that neither he nor any […]
CCT sets the tone in resilience for BVI telecoms
The following is a media release from CCT. Caribbean Cellular Telephone (CCT) continues to establish itself as the most reliable choice for telecommunications in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). This reputation was further solidified during the recent passage of Tropical […]
