With over 40 percent of the BVI population ages 25 to 64 considered obese, the Ministry of Health is calling for immediate attention and collective action to address the growing issue. The call came from the Minister of Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent Wheatley, during World Obesity Day on Monday, March 4 which was … Continued
Amid discourse in the Territory connecting recent criminal activity to a “sluggish economy,” Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley has distanced the two issues. He cautioned the public not to perpetuate excuses that promote a narrative rationalizing the criminal lifestyle. Wheatley was responding to questions posed by Member for the 6th District Hon. Myron Walwyn during … Continued
Residents are being put on notice of the government’s intent to address the growing issue of illegal development on Crown land. The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change in a government-commissioned media release on Wednesday, noted that the ministry in collaboration with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force will be removing all derelict … Continued
Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley, has updated on the progress of plans to eliminate visa restrictions for Guyanese nationals entering the territory. In a recent interview with Guyana’s National Communications Network (NCN), the Premier expressed his support for the measure, which was initially announced by Deputy Premier Hon. Lorna Smith OBE during a 2023 trade … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Honourable Lorna Smith, OBE have both reacted to the publication of the Mutual Evaluation Report of the Virgin Islands by the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF). The statement issued subsequent to the report’s release shared that the government has welcomed … Continued
Premier Hon. Dr. Natalio Wheatley is currently away from the Territory attending the 46th regular meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), taking place from February 25th to 28th, 2024. The CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting is a semi-annual summit where leaders from the CARICOM member states gather to … Continued
In a recent Cabinet meeting key appointments were made to the Prospect Reef Management Company Board. The Cabinet decided on the following appointments: Mr. Collingston George, has been appointed as Chairperson for a period of three years, effective from 1st January, 2024 until 31st December, 2026. Ms. Kerrel Wilson, has been appointed as a Director … Continued
Persons seeking jobs within the public service are now required to apply via the new state-of-the-art online talent management system that was recently launched by the Department of Human Resources. The department said the system aims to streamline the application process for positions within the public service and noted that it marks a significant departure … Continued
The Water and Sewerage Department has issued a public advisory regarding a sewerage overflow in Road Town, stemming from a technical malfunction at the main pump station in the heart of the city. The incident has prompted the closure of the Road Town Pump Station, and both motorists and pedestrians are urged to exercise caution … Continued
The operation of the temporary generator which supplied the sister island of Jost Van Dyke with electricity for approximately five months reportedly cost the BVI Electricity Corporation a net loss but at no additional expense to residents. This is according to the Minister of Communication and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer who made the disclosure in … Continued
