The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is being strongly represented at the 30th Annual Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Cruise Conference and Tradeshow, with a delegation led by Minister for Communications and Works, Hon. Kye Rymer. The event, scheduled to take place from October 22 to 25 in St. Maarten, presents a valuable opportunity for the … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA) joined the global aviation community in celebrating Air Traffic Controllers’ Day on October 20, recognizing the vital role these professionals play in ensuring the safety, security, and efficiency of air travel in the Virgin Islands. In a special ceremony held on October 18, the Authority expressed its gratitude to the … Continued
As the Virgin Islands prepares to celebrate Heroes and Forefathers Day on Monday, October 21, a series of initiatives are being launched to honour the territory’s rich history and pay tribute to its distinguished heroes. Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley provided a glimpse of the planned celebrations during a House of Assembly sitting on … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has announced that Tuesday, October 29, will be Budget Day for the Virgin Islands, marking the official presentation of the territory’s 2025 financial plans. While Premier Wheatley has kept details of the upcoming budget under wraps, he hinted during a recent interview on JTV’s Big Story that it will showcase the … Continued
Hon. Marlon Penn, Representative for the Eighth District, has sharply criticized Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley for spending $1.5 million on entertainment initiatives over the past 18 months. This amount, which excludes festival-related expenses, is approximately 15 times more than what the government has budgeted for resolving the territory’s ongoing water issues in 2024, … Continued
LIAT (2020) Limited has moved to clear its name following widespread misinformation that surfaced after the recent indictment of Dr. Allen Onyema, CEO of Nigeria-based Air Peace Limited. The company emphasized that its ownership and operations remain unaffected by the legal troubles of Onyema, a key stakeholder in the aviation industry. In a statement released … Continued
Amiah Chang from Claudia Creque Educational Centre and Yasmeen Said from St. George’s Secondary School emerged as the winners in their respective divisions of the Territory’s anti-bullying speech competition, which concluded on Wednesday, October 16, at Elmore Stoutt High School. In the primary school category, Chang secured first place, with John Claude Vergara of St. … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has made it clear that no additional funds will be provided to YOLO Promotions if their highly anticipated Vybz Kartel show, scheduled for March 2025, does not meet expectations. Speaking during an interview on JTV’s Big Story on Monday, October 14, the premier addressed growing public concerns … Continued
Four men accused of the 2020 murder of Matthew Daly were acquitted on Tuesday, October 15, after Justice Rajiv Persad upheld a No Case submission from their defence attorneys, citing insufficient evidence. The five-week trial, which began on September 16, 2024, ended with the judge directing the jury to return Not Guilty verdicts for Edward … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Football Association (BVIFA) has announced the departure of Christopher Kiwomya as Head Coach of the Senior Men’s National Team, marking the end of his three-year tenure. In a statement released on Wednesday, October 16, the BVIFA expressed its gratitude for Kiwomya’s dedicated service, acknowledging the significant legacy he leaves behind in … Continued
