Two school zones across the Virgin Island have received much needed solar powered signs. In an effort to increase safety, the Public Works Department recently installed solar radar school zone signs at the Willard Wheatley Primary and the Ivan Dawson Primary Schools. Director of the Public Works Department (PWD), Mr. Jeremy Hodge said the safety … Continued
Heads of government departments across the Virgin Islands public service recently came together for the first Heads of Departments meeting of 2024. The meeting served as an opportunity for top public sector officials to align on priorities and cast the vision for their respective ministries this year. There was also discussion around the overarching strategic … Continued
Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley recently provided an update on plans to trigger the Territory’s first referendum to decide on the issue of Same-Sex Marriage in the Virgin Islands. Wheatley at the time was responding to a question posed by Deputy Speaker Hon. Stacy Mather during a sitting of the House of Assembly. He explained … Continued
The Analysis and Investigation Unit (AIU) of the Financial Investigation Agency (FIA) is raising the alarm over a substantial surge in a business email compromise scheme which is presenting a grave threat to the real estate industry. Business email compromise entails unauthorized access to email accounts for various illicit activities, including unauthorized fund transfers, confidential … Continued
Residents are being urged to submit feedback by Friday, February 2 on the territory’s proposed immigration policy. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the plea during a recent televised release as he stressed the importance of public feedback to assist with the finalization of the new immigration policy. Premier Wheatley noted that the policy … Continued
Some 2174 public officers have been paid their increments for the 2018-2019 work years. This is according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the disclosure in response to questions posed by the Deputy Speaker Honourable Stacey Mather during a House of Assembly sitting on Tuesday. Premier Wheatley said … Continued
Two men have been confirmed dead following a truck accident at the base of Joe’s Hill, Tortola on Tuesday afternoon. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has identified the deceased as Henderson Legair and Kenroy Joseph. Legair was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, while Joseph was transported by ambulance to Dr. Orlando … Continued
Members of the public and tourism practitioners across the Territory have expressed discontent with the trajectory of the BVI’s tourism sector as the Cruise Ship industry increases its market share. Following announcements by the Government of the Virgin Islands that the Territory recorded its second-highest number of visitor arrivals ever in 2023, many members of … Continued
Chairman of the soon-to-be-disbanded Festival and Fairs Committee, Dirk “Dirky” Walters, recently addressed concerns on Facebook regarding the removal of an individual discovered residing inside the ticket booth managed by the committee. Public outcry ensued, albeit on a now-deleted post, when it was revealed that the man had been evicted from the facility. Blame was … Continued
The newly installed Governor of the British Virgin Islands His Excellency Daniel Pruce has pledged to advocate for good governance, support initiatives that contribute to the future development of the territory and to keep the BVI safe during his tenure as Governor. Pruce made the three pledges while delivering his first official speech as Governor … Continued
