With the anticipation of an influx of tourist arrivals coinciding with the commencement of direct flights between Miami and Tortola via American Airlines on June 1, 2023, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is urging Virgin Islanders to do their part to help the territory reap the maximum benefits of the new opportunity. One of … Continued
Commencing June 1 2023 the BVI will welcome daily flights onboard American Airlines, on a seasonal basis, creating a new bridge of consistent transport between the territory and the United States mainland. The announcement was made by Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works the Honourable Kye Rymer on December 2. According to Rymer, … Continued
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
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
Residents across the Caribbean are being warned to brace for heavy rains and possible flooding throughout the holiday season as the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology predicts significant risk for inclement weather throughout the month of December. In an interview with the Caribbean Media Corporation, Climatologist Cedric Van Meerbeeck noted that despite the dry season … 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 10th annual Anegada Lobster Festival has been hailed by Director of Tourism Clive McCoy as a well-attended and well executed event. The activity, which was held over the past weekend, invited hundreds of visitors to the island of Anegada for days of culinary and cultural experiences. While the final figures have not yet been … Continued
On Monday November 28, the Virgin Islands observed a public holiday in commemoration of the 1949 Great March and Restoration Day. The Great March of 1949, is known most commonly for leading to the restoration of the Legislative Council in 1950, an event cheered as a significant milestone in VI history by Premier Dr The … Continued
Despite the decision of two main opposition parties to boycott the 2022 General Election in Dominica, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is still urging Dominicans to come out and exercise their democratic right on December 6. The trend began earlier this month with news that the Dominica’s United Workers Party has decided not to contest the … Continued
