Some statutory boards across the territory remain uncooperative in providing key information to reviewers who have been appointed as part of the implementation process of the Commission of Inquiry Report recommendations. This is according to His Excellency Governor John Rankin who made the statement at a press conference on Tuesday, as he updated the public … Continued
The BVI Government’s Representative Office in Hong Kong (BVI Hong Kong Office), in partnership with the Ministry of Education, is pleased to announce the opening of 2023-24 Applications for the BVI’s “Asia Abroad Scholarship Programme.” The programme seeks to strengthen the Territory’s ties with Asia through international education and cultural exchange. This is an exciting … Continued
72-year-old Ulric Pilgrim has been charged for the offence of causing death by careless driving. The Carrot Bay resident’s charge stems from a 2022 vehicular accident that claimed the life of Belmont Estate resident Henrique David Dos Santos. He was granted bailed in the sum of $25,000 with one surety for his upcoming appearance at … Continued
Farmers, fishers and entrepreneurs who would not be able to occupy a booth at the Road Town Market Square full time, for reason of cost or otherwise, will have the opportunity to rent the booths periodically for about $25 now that the facility is in operation. Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rhymer made … Continued
Action Man 2.0, that’s the name that Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has bestowed upon Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer in the wake of his Ministry’s achievement of opening the Road Town Market Square. According to Wheatley over the past 4 years, Rymer has excelled despite scepticism by some of his … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley will be joining other Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) at the 44th Regular Meeting this week. The Conference of Heads of Government meeting is being convened in Nassau, The Bahamas from February 15 to February 17. Premier Wheatley will be accompanied … Continued
Virgin Gordian Ms. Esme Wheatley passed away today February 14th, 2023 at the Nurse Iris O’neal Clinic on Virgin Gorda at the age of 93. Ms. Wheatley was born on March 3rd, 1929 and was the mother of 9th District Representative Hon. Vincent Wheatley along with Verne, Albert, Ena Wheatley and Arlene Wheatley-Parsons. In … Continued
Uterine fibroids, gynecological cancer, uterine prolapse, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia, adenomyosis, and severe pelvic inflammatory disease. These are just a few reasons women must make the tough decision to have a hysterectomy. Women and men are invited to come out on 18 February and to have a CONVO IN THE TROPIX titled LET’S TALK … Continued
The BVI Government has requested that a supplementary review be granted by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Global Forum to reflect its current legislative status after being “blacklisted” by the European Union today. The BVI was added to the EU’s list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions (Annex I) this morning, after the EU … Continued
The two recent murders on Tortola have prompted the National Security Council (NSC) to approve a proposal to offer a reward of $20,000 for information that can lead to the successful prosecution of all culprits involved. This follows an emergency meeting that was held by the Council on Monday, just one day following the territory’s … Continued
