During his maiden budget presentation, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley took time to reflect on the global circumstances, which economies, including that of the BVI must brace for the effects of. To this end, the premier explored recent releases from institutions such as the World Bank, the World Economic Forum and the International Monetary … Continued
The American Airlines direct flights to the British Virgin Islands from Miami are expected to be “affordable” with a seating capacity that will range from between 60-76 passengers. While not providing approximate figures to determine the extent of the affordability of tickets to the territory come next June, Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and … Continued
Christmas in the City with CCT commenced this morning, with some 45 vendors registered to take part in the two-day activity which began at around 10:00 am. 284’s Kamal Haynes filed this report.
While acknowledging that local bush cutters have been significantly impacted by the recent Commission of Inquiry Recommendation to cease the issuing of petty contracts, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says his government’s new RATED programme is designed to address these kinds of unemployment issues. Premier Wheatley addressed the subject during the recently concluded Fourth … Continued
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. is urging Virgin Islanders to get involved in ongoing efforts to revolutionise the delivery of services in the public sector by sharing their comments and concerns after receiving service from a public officer. In his November message, the deputy governor explained the importance of receiving such feedback. “I recognize that … Continued
Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority Moleto Smith has shed some light on the progress of efforts to establish a medical school in the Territory. Smith spoke at a recent press conference where he noted that “over the course of the past year tremendous strides have been made with Tiber Heath in collaboration with … Continued
Local gold medal cyclist Phillipe Leroy received a hero’s welcome when he returned to the territory over the weekend after winning the Men’s D1 Category at the 2022 Pan American Masters Cycling Championships in Columbia earlier this month. He wrote his name in history pages after becoming the first competitor from the British Virgin Islands … Continued
While some can afford to have their loved ones transported via privately sourced ambulances, others must rely on what is publicly available. That is why, when word spreads that an ambulance would have taken over 30 minutes to respond to an accident scene within walking distance of its point of dispatch, there is a concern. … Continued
The government has announced a number of technological initiatives for 2023 that will seek to improve its tax collection measures, including upgrading its Standard Integrated Government Tax Administration System (SIGTAS) and the establishment of an e-payment system. These were some of the many initiatives announced by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio … Continued
The Rotary Club of Tortola (RCT) is pleased to announce its partnership with Unite BVI to restore the already complete portion of the Roger Downing Boardwalk (RDB) that was badly damaged during the 2017 hurricanes Irma and Maria. No Limit Construction will carry out the works that should take a few weeks. Residents, school age … Continued
