The government is considering tougher penalties for improper disposal of derelict vehicles as it seeks a long-term solution to the growing problem. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure recently while noting that the issue requires urgent action to maintain […]

Red Cross Director Stacy Lloyd has observed a decline in attendance at the Men’s Health Fair, viewing it as a sign of progress in men’s healthcare habits. In an interview on Saturday, February 8, Lloyd noted that participation in the […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has projected an 18-month timeline for public servants to return to the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex following extensive repairs to the building.  Speaking on a local radio programme, Dr Wheatley acknowledged the long delay in […]

Concerns about a possible tsunami affecting the Virgin Islands have been eased following a major earthquake that struck the Caribbean on Saturday evening, February 8. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of seven point six, occurred twenty miles north of […]

Minister of Communications and Works Kye Rymer is encouraging residents to sign up for the Solar Technology Energy Programme (STEP), which promises to reduce electricity bills in half. Speaking at a contract signing ceremony at Pockwood Pond on Thursday, February […]

The government is working to establish a trade partnership with the Dominican Republic in a bid to lower the cost of goods for residents, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced. “I’m going to be taking a mission to the Dominican Republic […]

The long-awaited increase in the minimum wage continues to face further delays as Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley stated that a phased approach is likely to ease the burden on businesses and workers alike. Speaking on TOLA Radio’s Morning Braff programme, […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has addressed concerns over the delayed implementation of the Virgin Islands Trade Commission, citing the need for proper structuring to ensure its effectiveness. While the legislation establishing the Trade Commission was passed in 2019, several key […]

The Virgin Islands Government has introduced a three-year Medium-Term Development Strategy (MTDevS) alongside its National Sustainable Development Plan (NSDP) to guide national progress. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley stated that the strategy is designed to support the […]

The BVI Cancer Society (BVICS) demonstrated its support for the cancer community by covering co-pay expenses at Penn Medical Center’s Oncology Department on Sunday, February 4th, and Monday, February 5th. BVICS President Gloria Fahie emphasised that raising awareness goes beyond […]