The Virgin Islands Government has donated $50,000 to North Drop Open in collaboration with the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) to host a “Catch and Release” fishing tournament for blue marlin out of Virgin Gorda. Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, […]

The Miss BVI Committee has issued an apology to patrons who purchased VIP tickets to its pageant last Sunday evening, July 21. The show was held at the Multipurpose Sports Complex and some persons paid as much as $160 to […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has committed to launching a comprehensive tourism strategy for the BVI by the end of the year. The announcement was made during a press conference where Wheatley addressed various national issues. The tourism plan will outline […]

The planned relocation of the BVI’s landmark 70th-anniversary emancipation festival was cancelled due to safety concerns, as revealed by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during a recent press conference. Dr Wheatley highlighted issues regarding wind conditions at the new site, initially […]

Members of the public are being reminded to prepare for an active hurricane season, with expectations for increased activity in less than a month’s time. This reminder was given by Meteorologist Andrew Jackson and Michelle Ambrose, the Planning and Preparedness […]

Government ministers are now mandated to document their decisions. This change stems from recommendations by the Commission of Inquiry (COI), aimed at enhancing transparency and accountability within the government. COI Governance Reform Delivery Manager Kedrick Malone discussed these new requirements […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that the BVI’s long-discussed airport runway expansion project will commence before his administration’s term ends. This ambitious project aims to enhance the territory’s connectivity and economic prospects. During a recent press briefing, Dr Wheatley […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated that the $100 million loan the government intends to borrow to fund various local projects has not yet been finalised. During a press conference held on July 19, the Premier, who also serves as […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced during a press briefing late last week that the budget for this year’s Emancipation Festival is approximately $1.6 million. Dr Wheatley outlined the government’s commitment to fostering a vibrant celebration that honours the Virgin Islands’ […]

On the heels of a damning report arising from a law enforcement review conducted in the British Virgin Islands, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that the government has already begun plans to strengthen policing in the territory. There have […]