Minister for Natural Resources Honourable Melvin Turnbull has pledged to take the initiative within the British Virgin Islands to see that legislation is strengthened as it relates to taking action on Climate Change. At the time, Turnbull was participating as a panellist at the “Protagonist Latin American and Caribbean Parliaments: Mobilizing Climate Finance” event – … Continued
Five United States Virgin Islands residents were arrested on Sunday evening for illegal entry into the BVI, an operation that also led to the discovery of 10 rounds of ammunition. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force on Monday, November 14, which said the vessel was detected by officers of the Joint … Continued
Residents are being urged to come out and participate in the ongoing public meetings which are being held by the Constitutional Review Commission. Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the plea during the virtual launch for the public meetings on Friday, November 11. He stressed on the importance of having the presence of residents … Continued
The BVI must continue to build on the strong foundations of the financial services industry to keep up to speed with the global developments within the sector to ensure the territory is not left behind. This was the messaged shared by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley as he officially declared … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports recently culminated its annual observation of Innovation Week 2022 which, this year, was used as a stage for the ministry to showcase its vision for the use of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) based learning techniques and resources in schools. “Fostering critical thinking, problem solving, … Continued
Foreign based commercial recreational vessels conducting day charters to the British Virgin Islands will no longer require a BVI trade licence nor their staff work permits. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure in a recent statement where he revealed that the new policy came into effect last Friday. He said, “We are … Continued
25th November will be an evening of spectacular cultural entertainment when a collage of bands from Anguilla, Nevis, and several villages around the British Virgin Islands takes the stage at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. The evening’s celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a brief opening ceremony and will be one of … Continued
Visitors and residents of the British Virgin Islands will be in for a treat of delicious BVI culinary delicacies at a grand culture and food fair on 25th November, as the celebration of Culture and Tourism Month 2022 nears its climax. The food will be on the fire and ice-cold beverages available from 12:30 p.m. … Continued
The question to be answered is whether there was no quorum formed to convene the 8th Sitting of the 4th Session of the 4th House of Assembly which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Members of the press were notified about the unexpected postponement of the Sitting just 32 minutes … Continued
Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs and Sports Honourable Sharie De Castro has made it abundantly clear that her ministry did not instruct the Attorney General’s Office to exit a lease with the Thomas family, nor did the government “exit” such an agreement at all. The minister made the statement in response to questions posed … Continued
