Environment Ministers of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have called for the United Nations Development Fund to move quickly in making resources available under the Loss and Damage Fund ahead of the 2024 Hurricane Season. The Loss and […]

There is nothing wrong with the government’s revised policy which recommends a 20-year wait before persons can apply for belongership in the territory. This is according to Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development Joseph […]

Officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) discovered a group of 11 illegal immigrants hiding in an abandoned building on Virgin Gorda early Thursday morning. The discovery marks the continuation of concerning incidents involving the ongoing issue of […]

The West End Ferry Terminal project is expected to recoup its initial investment within 10 years, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told lawmakers recently. Dr Wheatley said he could not provide a cost estimate for the project, arguing that he would […]

With the approval of the territory’s new Belonger Status and Permanent Residence Policy, there are indications that non-English speakers may have to work harder to gain the controversial statuses of residency and belongership. The policy sets forth guidelines on the […]

The BVI Yachting Hotel and Tourism Association (BVIYHTA) recently participated in a strategic meeting with Premier and Tourism Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley where they shared their resolve to advance the BVI’s tourism product., The BVIYHTA said the meeting with the […]

Eighth District Representative, Marlon Penn has accused Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley of acting outside of the law in moving the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs (VIF&F) Committee to the BVI Tourist Board recently. The government moved to dissolve the VIF&F […]

Cabinet has officially approved the new Belonger Status and Permanent Residence Policy aimed at addressing critical aspects of immigration. The policy recommends that persons must reside in the territory for 20 years before becoming eligible to apply for Belonger status […]

With the development of the new Crown Land Policy, the government has announced it is moving to address illegal development on Crown lands, including the removal of derelict vehicles, boats, and heavy equipment machinery on these lands. Permanent Secretary in […]

As the community continues to debate whether the state of the economy is responsible for an uptick in crime, Junior Minister Dr Karl Dawson has posited that some youngsters just aren’t interested in the jobs that the economy has to […]