Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn strongly criticised the Service Commissions Bill, describing it as an unprecedented intrusion into the private lives of public servants in the BVI. The bill, which stems from Recommendation B39 of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) […]

Various business operators at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park have refuted suggestions from Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn that businesses are struggling because of an unusual lull at the Pier Park. Penn recently suggested in the House of […]

It was another entertaining night inside Rena’s Festiville on Thursday, August 1, for the ‘Forever Young’ night of the festivities. There were performances from UTB, Rupee, Onyan and the 3 Cylinder Band, Skinny Fabulous, among others, keeping patrons bouncing throughout […]

The Government of the Virgin Islands has pledged $400,000 to assist St Vincent and the Grenadines and Grenada following the impact of Hurricane Beryl. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced this recently at the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) 11th […]

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) is advancing towards the next phase of the West End Ferry Terminal project, a key infrastructural initiative to enhance the territory’s port facilities. Recently, RDA officials engaged with residents of the First […]

The usually bustling Pier Park in Road Town has become an emblem of the BVI’s economic struggles. Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn painted a stark picture of the situation in the House of Assembly, noting the silence that now pervades […]

The BVI is grappling with a troubling increase in crime, prompting elected leaders to express concern over the potential damage to the territory’s reputation. Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith recently addressed the escalating situation, highlighting the need for […]

As part of the Virgin Islands’ 70th Emancipation festivities, Trinidadian soca artist Machel Montano graced the stage inside Rena’s Festiville on Tuesday night, July 30, delivering crowd-pleasing performances with tunes spanning his illustrious musical career. As the time for Machel’s […]

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather is imploring the government to address the glaring infrastructure issues in the BVI. Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday, Mather highlighted the urgency of repairing the territory’s roads, water systems, and other critical […]

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has raised serious concerns about the deteriorating state of the Dog Hole dock on Jost Van Dyke, warning lawmakers of a potential disaster if urgent action is not taken. Speaking in the House of […]