Thirty-five people were registered as British citizens this month after previously being naturalised as British overseas territory citizens. During a Nov. 7 ceremony at the Government House, the group recited …
December 2, 2024
November 29, 2024
Premier hails ‘reset’ with Britain
Britain is seeking a “reset” of relations with the Virgin Islands and other overseas territories, Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said following discussions in London between United Kingdom ministers and OT …
November 28, 2024
Three airport options unveiled at public meetings
The government’s latest proposals to expand the runway at the Virgin Islands’ main airport were unveiled at a public meeting the evening of Nov. 26, but major details about the …
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November 28, 2024
VI marks 75 years since Great March
Hundreds of residents marched down Main Street on Sunday afternoon, following in the footsteps of some 1,500 protestors who took the same route 75 years earlier to demand greater political …
November 21, 2024
Premier seeks ‘respect’ at London summit
Seeking respect for the Virgin Islands is at the top of the government’s agenda at a key summit in London this week as several United Kingdom parliamentarians push for the …
November 15, 2024
Tourism manual coming soon
One of the first roads in the Virgin Islands stretched from the Chalwell junction to Windy Hill, and it was called the “paved walk” because it was composed of stones …
November 14, 2024
Premier pushes ‘privacy’ ahead of register reforms
Measures originally aimed at shining a light on the owners of Virgin Islands-registered companies will be carefully tailored to “balance privacy,” Premier Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley said Monday in an apparent …
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November 14, 2024
UK leaves direct rule on table until 2025
London will not decide until next year whether to lift its threat to impose direct rule on the Virgin Islands, according to United Kingdom Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty. The …
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November 7, 2024
OT minister visits, avoiding press and public meetings
United Kingdom Overseas Territories Minister Stephen Doughty visited the Virgin Islands this week to assess the recent Commission of Inquiry reforms and meet with leaders eager to convince him that …
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November 7, 2024
Free eye tests offered for Diabetes Month
On Tuesday morning, several residents waited patiently in the BVI Diabetes Resource Centre in Road Town for a free screening to determine if they are at risk for an eye …
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October 31, 2024
Dame Janice honoured for a week
Last Thursday morning, attorneys, judges and Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley followed Dame Janice Pereira and a police honour guard to the Multi-purpose Sports Complex for a special sitting of …
October 31, 2024
Audit blasts 2019-2022 contracting procedures
The government tendered fewer than half of the major contracts it awarded between 2019 and 2022, and it often passed over the lowest offer for the rest, according to a …
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October 31, 2024
Insults fly as no-confidence vote bumped again
Heated exchanges erupted in the House of Assembly on Tuesday evening after Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley suddenly changed the parliamentary agenda and further delayed a motion of no confidence …
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October 24, 2024
Governor has assented to 4 of 15 COI bills
Four of the 15 bills the House of Assembly passed recently pursuant to recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry have now received assent from Governor Daniel Pruce, according to Premier …
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October 24, 2024
Premier fires Lorna Smith
A dramatic shake-up of the government yesterday saw Lorna Smith ousted as deputy premier and opposition member Julian Fraser crossing the floor of the House of Assembly to replace her. …
October 22, 2024
Premier meets with London rep at UN
Following the United Nations’ recent adoption of a “Pact for the Future” to further sustainable development and other global goals, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley met last week with a …
October 8, 2024
EDITORIAL: Funds from new loan must be spent wisely
The government’s plan to borrow $100 million to rebuild critical public infrastructure is a big step in the public sector’s long-delayed recovery from the 2017 hurricanes. However, given the scale …
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October 7, 2024
Census less than half complete
After four years of delays, the census is still less than half complete, and many of the enumerators hired to get it done have quit due to residents’ hostility, according …
October 7, 2024
Health workers trained for emergencies
The BVI Health Services Authority has partnered with a United Kingdom-based company to help standardise the quality of emergency-response training for healthcare workers in the Virgin Islands. The initiative, which …
October 7, 2024
Museum aims to build back stronger
Renovations are under way at the Old Government House Museum with plans to reopen the upstairs next year for the first time since Hurricane Irma. “I would say that the …
October 3, 2024
COI reforms off gov’t desk, premier says
After the House of Assembly passed the last of five bills to reform statutory bodies last Thursday, Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley boasted this week that his government has completed …
October 3, 2024
Record loan set to revamp infrastructure
The government will soon borrow a record-setting $100 million from CIBC Caribbean bank to boost infrastructure and facilities seven years after the twin hurricane strikes of 2017, officials announced this …
September 30, 2024
Artificial intelligence may help crack down on money crime
The BVI Financial Investigation Agency may soon use artificial intelligence to crack down on child sexual exploitation, human smuggling and other illicit activity as it intensifies its efforts following recent …
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September 26, 2024
Fahie’s lawyers pull out as his funds come up short
Former premier Andrew Fahie has launched an appeal of his United States conviction on drug-conspiracy charges, but the Florida appeal lawyer who previously represented him is withdrawing from the case …
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September 26, 2024
Skelton: pay flub may cost $19 million
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton warned this week that government’s accidental overspend on public service pay raises could cost $19 million instead of the $13 million previously estimated by Premier Dr. …
