Cultural icon and former lawmaker, Eileene Parsons, has described a move by authorities to change the territory’s national dress as an asinine and foolish decision. Parsons argued that much thought and effort had been put into the cultural wear over […]

Despite increasing complaints and criticisms from opposition members and critics of his government, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that the BVI’s economy is doing well and heading in the right direction. “Watch me, in fact, the slogan right now […]

One lawmaker said the now-disbanded petty contract system has become like a bad word, even though it once served as a critical engine for the local economy. The Commission of Inquiry (COI) found significant issues with the petty contract system, […]

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has defended the delegation that is currently in Florida representing the BVI at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024, saying they are getting the chance to sell the territory’s cruise tourism product and have important conversations […]

The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has successfully built the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement marine base in Road Reef, Tortola. The marine base — funded by the BVI government and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office — […]

Local attorney Daniel Davies suggested that poor optics led to the criticism aimed at Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit and has indicated that she has been receiving unfair criticism over what appears to be a bad record before […]

Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has strongly criticised the inefficiency within the government that has resulted in some workers not being paid, emphasising the need for public servants to fulfil their responsibilities as the territory aims to enhance its visual appeal. […]

RoadTown Wholesale which operate RiteWay food stores in the territory has communicated to its staff that starting May 1, all employees will be subject to enhanced security checks upon exiting the company’s premises, including buildings, stores, and warehouses. The company […]

Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley has called out individuals who take video recordings of accident scenes and put clips on social media for residents and people of the diaspora to see. The minister said some residents see horrific […]

Amid news that there is a new programme to remove derelict boats from the Sea Cow’s Bay Harbour, Third District Representative Julian Fraser said people shouldn’t blamed him for the damaged yachts that have been partially submerged since the 2017 […]