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Third District Representative, Julian Fraser.

Fraser wants proof UK withdrew loan guarantee offer

Third District Representative Julian Fraser has urged Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to officially confirm whether the UK has withdrawn a $426 million loan guarantee previously extended to the BVI.  The veteran lawmaker’s plea comes amid concerns that the territory is facing massive […]

by / on May 3, 2024 at 6:38 AM /
Claude Skelton Cline

BVI should become a full member of CARICOM

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has said he believes the BVI would benefit more from becoming a full member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). Currently, the BVI is an associate member of CARICOM and would need the approval of the United Kingdom […]

by / on May 3, 2024 at 6:24 AM /
Opposition legislator and Deputy Speaker Stacy 'Buddha' Mather.

Mather bemoans “power hungry” attitude of elected reps

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Budda” Mather has stated that all elected leaders are concerned about holding higher positions in government, adding that this attitude is preventing them from working together for the good of the nation.  In 2023, Premier Dr Natalio […]

by / on May 3, 2024 at 6:06 AM /
Norwegian cruise cancellations a potential slowdown for tourism

Norwegian cruise cancellations a potential slowdown for tourism

Marketing Manager at the BVI Ports Authority, Natasha Chalwell, expressed disappointment after Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled five scheduled calls by the Norwegian Breakaway between May and June.  While the cancellations occur during the BVI’s slower tourist period, this loss of revenue remains […]

by / on May 2, 2024 at 8:15 AM /
Bishop John Cline

Cline protests government spending on Music Fest site

Prominent clergyman John Cline staged a one-man protest yesterday, expressing outrage over the government’s spending on preparations for the upcoming BVI Music Fest.  Cline argued that thousands of dollars are being wasted daily on site preparation while the territory’s infrastructure remains in shambles. In a video widely shared on […]

by / on May 2, 2024 at 7:30 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. (GIS Photo)

Premier on sewerage project: Nothing will stop me!

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has vowed to finally address the longstanding sewerage problems plaguing the Seventh and Eighth districts.  The East End/Long Look Sewerage Project is a critical infrastructure development that has faced numerous delays over the past decade. The issue has […]

by / on May 2, 2024 at 6:15 AM /
Governor Daniel Pruce

UPDATE: Governor approves census penalties

Director of the Central Statistics Office Raymond Phillips has revealed that the Governor has empowered Phillips’ office to issue tickets to persons who withhold census data from enumerators. Enumerators have been in the field since last year but are yet […]

by / on May 2, 2024 at 6:10 AM /
A section of the main island of Tortola. (BVI News Photo)

BVI advocates for climate resilience funding

The BVI recently rallied support for itself and 12 other small Caribbean states, saying they remain in need of financing to address sustainable development and climate resilience.  The BVI and the 12 Caribbean nations are Associate Members of the United Nations Economic Commission […]

by / on May 2, 2024 at 6:03 AM /
Visitors aboard a cruise ship docked in the BVI recently. (BVI News photo)

Immigration Department worried over runaway cruise passengers

Concerns are mounting within the Immigration Department and the BVI Ports Authority following a string of incidents where cruise ship passengers have failed to return to their ships after arriving in the territory. The issue centres around passengers from the Norwegian Sky […]

by / on May 1, 2024 at 7:56 AM /
Cindy Rosan-Jones

I was threatened after calling out local Magistrate

Talk show host and political commentator Cindy Rosan has stated that she received threats after sharing her opinion on the matter involving Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith, Senior Magistrate Tamia Richards and the Commissioner of Police. It was recently announced […]

by / on May 1, 2024 at 6:10 AM /