Leader of the Opposition, Marlon Penn is calling for antitrust legislation to be drafted to prevent small businesses from being wiped out under the pressure of larger players in their respective sectors. This legislation — which Penn said would serve […]

Premier Andrew Fahie believes Tuesday’s ‘tirade of abuse’ delivered outside the House of Assembly by newly sworn-in member Mark Vanterpool undermines the local construction sector, the national economy, and the territory’s image. Vanterpool had accused the Premier of having been […]

Residents and visitors will soon see more frequent sea transportation between Virgin Gorda and Anegada. Ferries between the two islands currently run twice per day — once in the morning and once more at evening time. But Ninth District Representative […]

A Jamaican man accused of selling a fishing boat and engine that did not belong to him has been granted $40,000 bail at the Magistrate’s Court. Charged with theft is fisherman and construction worker, Chevon Russell. He was not required […]

National Democratic Party (NDP) candidate for the Fourth District, Mark Vanterpool, has blasted his political rivals for what he believes to be their sudden emergence in the constituency to now appear as saviours of the district. He described his rivals […]

The post-hurricanes hive of activity that began in the local construction industry might continue long after residents have rebuilt their homes and businesses if a building programme being proposed by the National Democratic Party (NDP) materialises. Territorial At-Large NDP candidate […]

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Self-sufficient economies are good for national security, national health, and economic growth. Non-self-sufficient economies are slave economies, dependent on foreign powers, for their existence. Now, countries that feed their populations from their own geography and natural […]

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor Most Caribbean countries, including the British Virgin Islands, possess three economic idiosyncrasies that lock West Indian jurisdictions into perpetual developing status, and the threat of systemic poverty. These are three economic weaknesses: hurdles that must be […]

Jonathan Jones had only pulled-in at the Digicel tent in East End on Friday to purchase his usual call credit, but when he returned to his vehicle, he had a topped-up phone and 50-inch Samsung smart TV. He won the […]

Despite experiencing a few challenges, booth owners inside the festival village in Road Town are reporting a successful year. Many booth owners had to purchase new building materials to construct their temporary space at the village since previously-purchased materials were […]