The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has approved an increase in the procurement threshold for government contracts, a move aimed at expediting smaller projects and streamlining the procurement process. Under the updated policy, the threshold for contracts requiring a public tender process has risen from $100,000 to $250,000. Minister for Communication and Works, Hon. Kye … Continued
Hon. Myron Walwyn, Opposition legislator, is urging the government to establish a Cancer Centre in the Virgin Islands, citing an alarming rise in cancer-related deaths across the territory. Speaking during a recent House of Assembly session, Walwyn highlighted the changing landscape of cancer diagnoses in the Virgin Islands, noting that younger individuals are increasingly affected. … Continued
Representative for the Sixth District, Hon. Myron Walwyn, has called on the Minister for Communication and Works, Hon. Kye Rymer, to postpone the planned merger of the Water and Sewerage Department (WSD) with the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC). Speaking during a recent House of Assembly sitting, Walwyn urged the minister to address pressing issues within … Continued
Opposition Legislator Hon. Myron Walwyn has expressed strong disapproval of the recently opened Trellis Bay Rest Stop facility on Beef Island, describing it as inadequate for the calibre of tourists and residents who frequently use the area. Speaking during a House of Assembly sitting, Walwyn said he felt “shame like a dog” upon seeing the facility, which … Continued
Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has strongly criticized the government’s decision to postpone the long-promised minimum wage increase, describing the delay as “immoral.” Speaking during the 2025 budget debate in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, Smith urged the government to prioritize workers’ welfare and fulfil its commitment to raising the minimum wage. … Continued
Sixth District Representative Hon. Myron Walwyn has criticized the 2025 Budget presented by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, describing it as “nothing but pure sorrow.” Walwyn’s sharp remarks came during the budget debate in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, where he lambasted the government for what he sees as … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is actively engaging with the United States to explore a resolution regarding U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Preclearance for travellers entering the territory. Minister for Communication and Works, Hon. Kye Rymer, confirmed ongoing discussions during a recent community meeting on Virgin Gorda. What Is Preclearance? CBP Preclearance involves … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has signalled his willingness to reconsider the maximum grant amount offered under the government’s Small Business Development Grant Programme. Currently capped at $7,000, the grant programme supports small and medium-sized businesses in overcoming financial hurdles and fostering growth. Speaking on the local radio program Talking Points, Premier Wheatley acknowledged the … Continued
Premier and Minister of Financial Services and Labour, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has pledged to address reports of mass layoffs and the relocation of financial services operations to cheaper jurisdictions. Speaking on the local radio programme Talking Points, Premier Wheatley expressed his commitment to engaging with industry stakeholders to tackle the issue. During the programme, … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has revealed a multi-faceted approach to combat the increasing cost of living in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). At a recent press conference, Premier Wheatley discussed key strategies, including the promotion of renewable energy, boosting local agricultural production, and reviewing the territory’s tax and duty regime. Wheatley also emphasized … Continued
