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Premier delivers budget f...Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley unveiled a 2025 budget heavily focused on infrastructure development. This...
November 12, 2024 at 6:56 AM -
Tourism projected to cont...Premier and Minister for Tourism and Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that the BVI anticipates generating...
November 12, 2024 at 6:13 AM -
Premier annouces $407M bu...Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley has unveiled a $407.9 million budget for 2025 under...
November 11, 2024 at 5:33 PM
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Severe flooding hits BVI
Overnight, severe flooding has impacted the Virgin Islands, causing extensive damage to both public and private infrastructure. Photos and videos from across the territory, especially on Tortola’s main island, show floodwaters...
November 11, 2024 at 12:47 PM -
Will small businesses get more funding in today’s budget?
Today’s budget announcement has sparked questions about whether small businesses in the BVI will receive increased financial support as they continue to face economic challenges. With rising calls for economic stimulation, many...
November 11, 2024 at 8:06 AM -
School closure announced as DDM advises public to stay off roads
The Ministry of Education has announced the closure of all public schools following a weather advisory from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM) about a tropical wave affecting the territory. The DDM issued a statement urging...
November 11, 2024 at 7:40 AM
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Walwyn wants Premier investigated for $20M budget snafu
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has called for an investigation into Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley regarding a multi-million dollar budget error. At a recent Opposition forum, Walwyn pointed to a reported $20 million discrepancy...
November 11, 2024 at 7:38 AM -
Premier slams Penn over ‘unspent money’ criticism
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has defended his government’s approach to unspent budget funds in response to criticism from Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn, describing Penn’s focus on unspent monies as a political tactic. Speaking...
November 11, 2024 at 7:35 AM -
More roadworks to commence across the territory
The Ministry of Communication and Works announced on Friday, November 8, via its Facebook platform, a series of roadworks set to take place across the Territory. According to the bulletin, work will begin in Lower Windy Hill with the...
November 11, 2024 at 6:08 AM
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One male injured in Long Bush shooting
A male was injured in a shooting that occurred in the Long Bush area just before 1 pm today, Friday, November 8. The identity of the gunshot victim has not been disclosed, and he was taken to Dr Orlando Smith Hospital for treatment....
November 8, 2024 at 2:23 PM -
Premier outsmarted the Opposition in Cabinet shuffle — Skelton Cline
Commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline said he believes Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley outmanoeuvred the political Opposition in a recent Cabinet shuffle. Skelton Cline, speaking on his radio show “Honestly Speaking,” explained...
November 8, 2024 at 8:07 AM -
Final decision on lifting Order in Council deferred to next year
UK Overseas Territories (OT) Minister Stephen Doughty announced that the process to lift the Order in Council, which threatens to suspend the BVI’s constitution and impose direct UK rule, might be completed early next year. In an...
November 8, 2024 at 7:56 AM
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Tech expert warns of ‘sextortion’ dangers facing BVI’s children
A leading tech expert has sounded the alarm on the increasing risks of ‘sextortion’ targeting young people in the Virgin Islands, a growing issue that has psychological and sociological consequences. The warning came...
November 8, 2024 at 7:36 AM -
BVIEC to introduce payment kiosks soon
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) will soon be launching payment kiosks to provide customers with a more convenient way to manage their bills. According to BVIEC General Manager Neil Smith, the kiosks will be stationed at secure...
November 8, 2024 at 7:30 AM -
Premier’s Office outlines funding limitations ahead budget address
Ahead of the Premier’s upcoming 2025 fiscal budget presentation, Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe, acknowledged challenges in securing sufficient funds for ministry allocations. In a statement on...
November 8, 2024 at 7:16 AM
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Thin-skinned leader? Turnbull says gov’t ministers fear being fired
Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has accused the government of being thin-skinned and suggested that ministers are apprehensive about voicing their opinions due to fear of dismissal. Turnbull raised concerns...
November 7, 2024 at 8:03 AM -
Was Lorna Smith offered Junior Minister post after firing?
Commentator Claude Skelton Cline has alleged that former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith turned down an offer to become a junior minister after her recent dismissal as Labour and Financial Services Minister. Speaking on his talk show, “Honestly...
November 7, 2024 at 7:47 AM -
Premier explains RATED programme payment delays
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has addressed payment delays affecting the government’s Registration Apprenticeship Training Employment and Development (RATED) programme, attributing them to budgeting challenges. Speaking in the House...
November 7, 2024 at 7:29 AM
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RVIPF warns residents of blackmail scams
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has received at least four reports of blackmail scams targeting residents in the territory in recent days. In a statement this week, the RVIPF noted that residents reported receiving alarming...
November 7, 2024 at 7:06 AM -
Forbes Travel Guide rep trains BVIPA staff in service excellence
Members of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) recently completed a Service Excellence Training led by a Forbes Travel Guide representative, aimed at enhancing guest experiences and service standards across the territory. Forbes Travel...
November 7, 2024 at 6:40 AM -
BVI to launch ‘Tourism Historical Tour Manual’
The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB) is set to launch a new manual and virtual tour, showcasing the history of the Virgin Islands. In an announcement on Wednesday, November 6, BVITB shared that the official unveiling...
November 7, 2024 at 6:12 AM
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Lazarus moment! Fraser was politically dead for 12 years — Skelton Cline
Commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has likened Deputy Premier Julian Fraser’s return to government to a “Lazarus moment,” describing him as having been “out in a wilderness” for the past 12 years before his recent...
November 6, 2024 at 8:04 AM -
Gov’t announces changes in ministerial portfolio assignments
The government has announced several changes to ministerial portfolios in a release issued yesterday, November 5. Governor Daniel Pruce signed the instruments of appointment, formalising the adjustments. However, the reasons behind...
November 6, 2024 at 7:50 AM -
OT Minister briefed on armed robbery at Aladdin’s jewellery store
Overseas Territories (OT) Minister Stephen Doughty was briefed on the daring armed robbery that took place earlier this year at the Aladdin jewellery in Road Town. According to a statement from Governor Daniel Pruce’s office, the...
November 6, 2024 at 7:44 AM
