The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has stated that it will not get involved in the matter that has led to the ongoing issues within the BVI Basketball Federation (BVIBF). Members of the BVIBF have been at odds for some […]
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Ghuts, drains being cleaned for hurricane season
Works Minister Kye Rymer has announced that the Public Works Department has been deployed to comprehensively prepare and clear ghuts and drains across the territory, in preparation for what is forecast to be one of the busiest hurricane seasons on record. Minister […]
Premier doubles down on decision to host Music Fest
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatly has doubled down on his decision to host the BVI Music Fest 2024, despite public sentiment that the event flopped. Some believe the boycott and the ticket prices led to the general low turnout of patrons. […]
Gov’t concerned about cost of living — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed concern about the rising cost of living in the territory. During a press conference late last week, Premier Wheatley emphasised his government’s commitment to ensuring all residents can afford a dignified life, particularly with […]
Fishermen charged with possession of drugs
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). After 11 pm on May 30, during a joint operation involving officers from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Marine Unit and US Customs and Border […]
Some locals wanted land for indigenous Virgin Islanders only
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he felt it was right to make land accessible to all Belongers, not just indigenous Virgin Islanders, as some residents had requested during consultations. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Dr Wheatley highlighted the […]
Cindy Rosan: Gov’t victimising me and ZRod Radio
Talk Show host Cindy Rosan is claiming that the BVI Tourist Board and the Dr Natalio Wheatley administration are victimising ZROD 103.7 because of statements she made on the radio station. Rosan who co-hosts the Morning Ride radio show with […]
Did Music Fest vendors make a profit?
Although Premier Dr Natalio Wheatly said the BVI Music Fest would provide revenue for small business owners, it seems as though vendors who paid to sell products at the event did not make the profit they hoped for. There was […]
McMaster grabs third place at Oslo Diamond League
The BVI’s Kyron McMaster managed a third-place finish in the men’s 400m hurdles event with a season’s best time of 48.49 seconds at the Diamond League meet in Oslo yesterday. The event was dominated by Alison dos Santos from Brazil, […]
Small states need help ahead of worst hurricane season
Ahead of the hurricane season which begins June 1, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has called for urgent global support for small island nations like the BVI that are disproportionately impacted by the climate crisis. The call came […]
