Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has signalled his intention to address concerning practices in the financial services industry, where firms may exploit employees in the Virgin Islands while shifting operations abroad. The Premier made the remarks during an appearance on the […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn sharply criticised Premier and Finance Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley’s recently presented 2025 budget. In an interview on ZBVI radio, Walwyn expressed disappointment, describing the budget presentation as a missed opportunity to address the pressing issues […]

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn accused the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government of making a critical error by refusing the United Kingdom’s offer of a $426 million loan guarantee in 2019. The loan, intended to assist with the recovery following […]

As the territory braces for more heavy rains, Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has procured sandbags for his constituents who are among those most vulnerable to flooding on Tortola. “Sandbags have been arranged for persons who may need [them] due […]

Former political candidate and businessman Julian Willock has highlighted a new programme to remove derelict vehicles from the Sea Cow’s Bay harbour and has extended gratitude to a few individuals who made the first removal possible. In a Facebook post, […]

Despite significant delays and doubts about its completion, the Anegada Renewable Energy & Battery Storage plant is 40 percent complete and is set to come online some time in 2024. That’s the assurance given by BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Deputy […]

Labour Minister Lorna Smith has stated that she will be launching an investigation into reports that charter companies are refusing to hire BVIslanders seeking to be employed as boat captains. Smith said some 60 locals were recently certified as boat […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government will need hundreds of millions of dollars in loan funding in order to recover from hurricanes that devastated the territory six years ago. “As it pertains to the direct figure of how much […]

It is long past the time for the government to move on from the proverbial blame game and take full responsibility for the territory’s water woes, Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has urged. Walwyn made the argument after reporters questioned […]

As residents continue to call for more affordable electricity rates and better service from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), one young BVIslander is seeking to provide the territory with renewable energy as an additional option. Twenty-four-year-old William Adamson opened Renewable […]