A report from April 2024 shows that food insecurity remains a pressing concern in the English-speaking Caribbean, with an estimated three million people currently experiencing moderate to severe food insecurity.  The Caribbean Food Security and Livelihoods survey also shared many […]

Former Junior Minister for Trade Marlon Penn expressed frustration over the lack of progress within the Trade Department, spotlighting the suspension of the Trade Commission Act and the absence of a functioning Business Bureau, despite earlier promises for improvement. Penn […]

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has urged compliance with new bush-cutting procedures that have left contractors fuming and residents outraged at the state of the territory’s roadways. The Minister acknowledged the public’s frustration over the state of the territory’s roadways and overgrown vegetation, […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has voiced his support for recall legislation, which allows voters to remove underperforming politicians from office.  The call comes amid growing public dissatisfaction with government performance and a perceived lack of accountability among elected officials. […]

Marlon Penn has stated that whenever he speaks frankly about the issues affecting the territory, the government retaliates by neglecting infrastructure upgrades needed in his constituency — the Eighth Electoral District. Penn said this has been happening since Andrew Fahie […]

The governments of Anguilla, BVI and Montserrat that do not qualify for climate resilience financing were the focus of a recent ‘Policy Dialogue on Improving Access to Development Finance in Eastern Caribbean Overseas Territories. The special meeting was hosted by the BVI and […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he believes the BVI has a patriotism challenge and has emphasised the need for a structured process to encourage patriotism among residents and those seeking to become permanent residents and Belongers. “I would venture to say […]

The National Security Council (NSC) has committed to developing a more effective strategy to combat gun crime in the BVI following the recent double murder that rocked the territory.  The victims, 44-year-old Alix Montero Hernandez of Fahie Hill and 33-year-old […]

Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Lorna Smith,  is leading a 13-member delegation on a trade mission to Asia, one of the BVI’s most important business markets.  The delegation will also be joined by industry counterparts from Asia. Asia […]

The BVI Airports Authority has announced that American Airlines will maintain continuous flights to the territory during the traditionally slow periods from July to October.   The airline started flying from the US to the territory in 2023 and despite a few setbacks, continues to […]