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Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal sides with telecom operators in TRC levy dispute
The Eastern Caribbean Court of Appeal has ruled in favour of telecommunications operators, Caribbean Cellular Telephone, BVI Cable TV Limited, Digicel (BVI) Limited and Cable & Wireless (BVI) Limited, in a longstanding dispute over the calculations and use of the telecommunications levy. In a unanimous decision, the court upheld the decision handed down by the … Continued
Cedar School Grade 5 Students Engage with 5th HoA Members
In an inspiring display of civic education, Grade 5 students from Cedar School visited the House of Assembly today, where they were warmly greeted by members of the 5th House of Assembly (HoA). The visit coincided with ongoing debates on the Human Rights Commission Bill 2026, offering the young visitors a front-row seat to democracy … Continued
Auditor General says under staffing hinders office from meeting obligations
Auditor General Sonia Webster says the persistent challenge of under staffing at the office of the Auditor General is making it difficult for it to meet its obligations. Webster told the Standing Finance Committee Deliberations that 2025 was a busy year that focused primarily on progressing audits of government financial statements. She explained that a … Continued
Caribbean Nations Rally Around Fossil Fuel Phase-Out Ahead of Colombia Conference
Senior government officials and civil society leaders from across the Caribbean gathered earlier this month in Saint Lucia to develop a unified regional strategy for the fossil fuel transition, setting the stage for discussions at the inaugural International Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, to be held in Santa Marta, Colombia in April. The … Continued
Trinidad and Tobago declare another State of Emergency
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago has declared a new state of emergency following a spike in violent criminal activity across the twin-island republic. The announcement came after a meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) on Monday, March 2, 2026, shortly after the previous state of emergency ended on January 31. The meeting included … Continued
Lorna Smith highlights fight against illicit finance at BVI Financial Services Conference
Junior Minister for Financial Services, Economic Development and Digital Transformation, Lorna Smith delivered the opening address at the BVI Financial Services Conference on Thursday, March 5, highlighting the territory’s efforts to combat financial crime and strengthen its position as a leading international financial center. The conference, titled “The Changing Face of Financial Crime: Money Laundering, … Continued
Bryan believes marine dispute with BVI could be settled locally- Meeting planned for March 2026
US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr. now believes that the marine sector fee dispute between the US and British Virgin Islands could be resolved on a local level. A proposed summit in Washington, D.C. to tackle the issue has been met with tepid support by Bryan. He told a press conference on Monday they … Continued
Tradewinds aircraft wheels blow off during takeoff
Operations resumed after a few hours at the TB Lettsome International Airport Wednesday night after an incident involving a Tradewinds Airlines aircraft. Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority Kurt Menal told 284 Media that when the plane was about to take off, it blew out one of its tires. He said there was small … Continued
FirstBank Expands ATM Network with New 24-Hour Machine at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport
FirstBank has installed a new ATM at Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport in Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI). Located in the external area between arrivals and departures, the new machine not only provides added convenience for BVI residents and travelers, but it also shows FirstBank’s commitment to continue investing in the territory. “This installation reflects … Continued
