Member of the Alliance and representative for the Second District -Melvin Mitch Turnbull has come up with a solution to address the rising cost of living – an issue which he says touches every individual, household and business in the territory. Speaking on the daily radio programme –’Pulse of the People by the Alliance’, Turnbull … Continued
There is an adage, eat what you grow and grow what you eat. It is therefore safe to say there is hope for the territory’s agricultural sector as there are various schools with back yard gardens. One such school is the Imagination Academy, with students from as young as 3 to 11 years being taught … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley recently led a delegation to a strategic trade mission to Sint Maarten, to engage in high-level dialogue to advance mutual interests in maritime, trade, agriculture, tourism, health services, and financial services. The premier and his team met with Prime Minister Dr. Luc Mercelina, senior officials, … Continued
Recognizing the need to create an enabling environment that facilitates the development and growth of business, Government says it is creating a more supportive and business friendly environment that allows businesses to thrive. And according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley over the past year, they have done exactly that. This was … Continued
Territorial representative and member of the National Democratic Party, Ronnie Skelton is blaming what he called the ‘Civil Service System’ for the lack of infrastructural development in the territory. Speaking on NDP Radio Monday evening Skelton and the Eighth District representative Marlon Penn complained about the lack of infrastructural development in the territory which includes … Continued
Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer is said to be making moves to bring about the much talked about merger between the BVI Electricity Corporation and the Water and Sewerage Department. Speaking recently on the Government’s Programme Virgin Islands Voice, Minister Rymer sympathized with the many people throughout the territory who continue to face … Continued
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has extended its firm support and solidarity to the Government and people of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as they continue their journey toward achieving a full measure of self-government and realizing their aspirations for constitutional advancement and political self-determination. The OECS sat it commends the BVI on … Continued
The Premier’s Office hosted a critical Maritime Safety Meeting, bringing key stakeholders together to discuss the state of maritime safety in the Virgin Islands. The meeting, held on May 15, sought to address pressing marine safety concerns, enhance preventative measures, and foster collaboration among agencies and organisations committed to safeguarding the Virgin Islands’ waters and … Continued
The Eslyn Henley Richez Learning Centre (EHRLC) has launched its inaugural Pen-Pal Day to increase awareness of exceptional students to their counterparts across the Territory. The initiative was launched on Wednesday, May 21 at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre in Sea Cow’s Bay through a partnership with the Francis Lettsome, Ebenezer Thomas, and Leonora … Continued
A Board will be put in place to run this year’s Emancipation Festival Celebrations. Last year, the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission was given the task of managing the event. However, during the Virgin Islands Voice Programme recently, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley stated that Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sustainable Development is going through … Continued
