Honourable Karl Dawson, Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries, says substantially increasing local food production is one of his top priorities for the Virgin Islands. Dawson said that, in his first 6 months in office, he recognized that scaling up agriculture and fisheries is critical to enhancing the Territory’s self-sufficiency and cutting expensive food imports. … Continued
The recurrent expenditure originally projected for the 2024 Budget is expected to increase by $6 million following the recently concluded Standing Finance Committee meetings. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley confirmed the increase in the House of Assembly on Monday, stating that amendments were made to the budget following the meetings. … Continued
Former legislator “The Action Man” Mark Vanterpool is urging the Government of the Virgin Islands to begin much-needed upgrades to the Terrence B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island. Speaking recently at an event attended by Communications and Works Minister Hon. Kye Rymer, Vanterpool stressed the importance of not becoming overwhelmed by the scope of … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) in partnership with the Wellness Center Clinics will be hosting a free sports psychology workshop on Saturday, December 16 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in Road Town, Tortola. Some of the territory’s top athletes will feature at the event as keynote speakers, including Olympian and World Championships Silver … Continued
Businessman and former 4th District Representative Mark “Action Man” Vanterpool has announced that he intends to purchase Quito’s Luxury Inn and Restaurant as part of his family’s investment group. Mr Vanterpool made the announcement on December 12, 2023, at the grand opening of this most recent endeavour, Rock Cafe by Pusser’s on Virgin Gorda. The … Continued
During a recent parliamentary debate, veteran MP Dame Margaret Hodge accused Britians Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies of actively facilitating financial secrecy that enables widespread economic crimes. Hodge cited mounting leaks of offshore financial data over recent years that consistently expose the outsized role played by territories like the British Virgin Islands in providing anonymous … Continued
The British Virgin Islands along with the other British Overseas Territories (OTs) have agreed to a new Joint Declaration with the United Kingdom (UK) Government. The Governor’s Office confirmed the development on Thursday, December 14 as it explained the basis of the Declaration. “The Declaration defines a new, more collaborative and ‘modern partnership’ between the UK and … Continued
The territory’s most decorated athlete Kyron McMaster says his accomplishments continue to be overlooked by international media which often exclude his name from conversations highlighting the top athletes in the men’s 400-metre hurdles event. At the time of his comment, McMaster was speaking on the Ready Set Go podcast hosted by Olympic Gold Medalist Justin … Continued
Local hardware store Drakes Traders Limited continued their seasonal Christmas tradition this year donating $10,000 to the Family Support Network (FSN). The cheque was handed over to the FSN at Drakes Traders hardware store in Fish Bay, Tortola recently. Mr. Christian Esser, Managing Director of Drakes Traders said his company is aware of the areas … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed that a “senior government official” has been charged with one count of Breach of Trust in a Public Office. The police did not disclose the identity of the “senior government official” and said no further information can be provided at this time as the matter will … Continued
