Minister for Health & Social Development Vincent Wheatley has stated that his ministry was given the largest share of the 2024 budget because its work caters for individuals “from the cradle to the grave.” The Ministry of Health and Social […]

Talk show host Damion Grange has questioned the need for the Virgin Islands Trade Commission after its implementation was recently delayed by Labour and Trade Minister Lorna Smith. The Trade Commission Act was brought into force in November 2022 and […]

It seems there is an uptick in gang-related feuds among teens in the territory. BVI News has received information that an 18-year-old young man was attacked and seriously injured by one of his peers earlier this week. It’s understood that […]

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has deplored the absence of substance in the Premier’s budget presented earlier this week and criticised the government for not presenting enough relief for the people of the territory. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley presented […]

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn recently stated that Opposition members of the House of Assembly are hoping that the 2024 budget will allocate funds to take care of Opposition business. Penn said Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has not heeded any […]

Anger erupted at the Long Bay, Beef Island Beach last Thursday after authorities from the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) cut the power supply that vendors depend on to ply their trade. The vendors have been on that beach since 2017, […]

Although the great Noel Lloyd has been officially named a national hero, Third District Representative Julian Fraser believes there is one more thing that the Virgin Islands can do to honour his life and legacy. Fraser said the government should […]

Following the flooding and damage caused by Tropical Storm Philippe, the community is advised to take the necessary steps to prevent the growth of mould inside buildings, especially residential premises. The issue of mould became a big problem in commercial […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated that the authorities are still calculating the cost of the destruction caused by Tropical Storm Philippe, but the government has assured residents that restoration efforts are underway across the territory. Minister of Communications and […]

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has called on the minister responsible for the Customs Department to address problems at the facility, as residents are finding it more difficult to get the goods they need to conduct business. “I don’t know what […]