Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Lorna Smith,  is leading a 13-member delegation on a trade mission to Asia, one of the BVI’s most important business markets.  The delegation will also be joined by industry counterparts from Asia. Asia […]

The BVI Airports Authority has announced that American Airlines will maintain continuous flights to the territory during the traditionally slow periods from July to October.   The airline started flying from the US to the territory in 2023 and despite a few setbacks, continues to […]

Former government consultant Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has been arrested in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation into government contracts awarded from 2008 to 2010. The 58-year-old clergyman from Ballast Bay was charged with two counts of obtaining property by […]

Two males lost their lives following a shooting incident in Huntums Ghut early this morning, Friday, May 17, according to a statement from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF).  According to the police, the shooting happened around 1 am.  […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called for a strategic shift that moves away from relying on imported labour to the detriment of local talent.  The Premier’s appeal came during a discussion on the new immigration bill, which advocates for introducing immigration quotas […]

Despite acknowledging numerous challenges, Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr Karl Dawson has commended local farmers who are finding creative ways to generate interest in their work. Minister Dawson said he is particularly pleased with the growing trend in which […]

Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce Shaina Smith-Archer has called for short-term solutions to the problems that cause flooding in Road Town, saying businesses are paying dearly for those disasters. Last week, heavy rains doused the BVI and caused flooding […]

Two inmates, Andreas Norford and Essadro Jefferson, have been charged following a stabbing incident at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsum Ghut.  The event occurred on Sunday, May 12, after 4 pm, which resulted in one inmate requiring medical treatment at Dr D […]

Chief Development Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line, Dan Farkas has praised the natural beauty of the BVI but said the roads are “not in good shape,” taking away from the guest experience the territory offers. Farkas’ comments were made at a press conference […]

Local attorney Daniel Davies has suggested there may be a parenting crisis in the territory. He argued that some mothers are guilty of focusing far too much on their partners, even as they ignore the physical and emotional needs of […]