Festival reports for recent stagings in the BVI have not yet been made public, but Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that their release is imminent. Speaking during a recent press briefing, the Premier said the reports are expected to […]

Political commentator Cindy Rosan is warning that the BVI could be heading toward its most fragmented election yet — one that may ultimately force the formation of what she describes as the “biggest coalition” government in the territory’s history. Speaking […]

A delegation from St Vincent and the Grenadines has called on Vincentians living in the BVI to return home and invest, as part of a targeted diaspora engagement mission. The delegation, led by Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Transformation […]

The House of Assembly has approved amendments to port-related fees and charges following motions brought by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during a sitting on April 30. The changes form part of updates to statutory instruments governing rates, fees and charges, […]

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has responded to a wave of public complaints over rising electricity bills, attributing the increases to a sharp global fuel price spike while maintaining that government and internal subsidies reduced the overall impact on consumers. […]

A local journalist recently blasted Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley over his administration’s handling of the media during a recent press conference. Veteran ZBVI radio journalist Zan Lewis openly criticised what he described as efforts to control how and when journalists […]

A constitutional proposal requiring a referendum on the Virgin Islands’ political status by 2031 has been formally adopted as part of the House of Assembly’s review of the Constitutional Review Commission report. The measure is among several agreed reforms aimed […]

The government will be moving to create new business opportunities for locals by bringing cruise industry players directly to aspiring Virgin Islands entrepreneurs, following recent discussions at the SeaTrade Global Conference. Minister with responsibility for Ports Kye Rymer said the proposed […]

The Virgin Islands has been recognised as a top-three regional leader in public debt management at the inaugural Commonwealth Public Debt Management Awards, according to a government release.  The recognition was announced following the awards ceremony hosted by the Commonwealth […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently gave a nod to embattled former Premier Andrew Fahie, declaring that he should not be cast aside despite his ongoing legal troubles. The remarks came during Dr Wheatley’s address at the recent VIP gala, where […]