The Director of Public Prosecutions DPP, Tiffany Scatliffe says her office continues to face problems of staffing, funding pressures which include 152 thousand dollars which is needed for consultancy work and to complete ongoing matters and appeals. Scatliffe told the Standing Finance Committee that six previously defunded posts, two Senior Crown Counsels, three Crown Counsels … Continued
Plans for a national library in Road Town were revived during Standing Finance Committee deliberations on the 2026 Budget, with lawmakers voicing support for the long-discussed project while acknowledging past delays. According to the Report on the Deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee, Deputy Premier Honourable Julian Fraser questioned whether Chief Librarian Suzanne Greenway was … Continued
Registrar General Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro has reported a decline in revenue for the Civil Registry and Passport Office (CRPO) between January 1st and October, 2025, citing changes to visa requirements as a key factor. According to the Report on the Deliberations of the Standing Finance Committee on the 2026 Budget, the department collected $1,069,864 in revenue … Continued
The Virgin Islands’ beach safety programme continues to operate with just two lifeguards, a longstanding issue that resurfaced during recent Standing Finance Committee deliberations on the 2026 Budget. When lifeguard responsibilities were transferred to the British Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service in 2019, staffing stood at one supervisor and one lifeguard for the entire … Continued
The Breast Cancer Awareness Club is seeking to ensure it remains a source of support for persons suffering from the disease. The Breast Cancer Awareness Club has been creating awareness in the community with a number of initiatives.Last week it held a head covering day during the observance of World Cancer Day and their efforts … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has announced plans to reinforce its existing security deposit policy starting March 9, 2026, as part of efforts to address an increase in delinquent customer accounts while maintaining financial stability. In a statement issued Monday, BVIEC said the move does not introduce new charges or fee increases but represents the … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is moving ahead with plans to rebuild the Althea Scatliffe Primary School, with Education Minister Sharie B. deCastro describing the future campus as a new standard for education in the territory. The school was demolished after structural assessments deemed the building unsafe, and officials say the reconstruction will create … Continued
National Epidemiologist Ms. Harmonie Brewley-Massiah has said that global and regional surveillance confirmed increased circulation of Influenza A, which is known to spread easily and cause more severe illness in unvaccinated populations. While the BVI has not reached epidemic levels, local health facilities are reporting an increase in persons presenting with fever and respiratory symptoms. … Continued
A new progress update from the Government of the Virgin Islands on the long-delayed rehabilitation of the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex (RTOAC) has reignited scrutiny over one of the territory’s most controversial ongoing public infrastructure projects, and the mounting cost to the public purse. According to the “Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex Priority Project … Continued
Motorists are being advised to expect temporary traffic changes this weekend as a section of Millionaire Road will be partially closed to accommodate a special event, according to a bulletin issued by the Ministry of Communications and Works. The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that a portion of Millionaire Road in the vicinity … Continued
