Should the BVI Leverage CARICOM’s Resources to Fight Crime? This question was recently posed to Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley during a press conference. It highlighted the contrast between relying on the UK versus countries within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) for crime-fighting assistance, given the stark differences between life and crime in the BVI … Continued
Plans are underway to host an anti-crime summit in the British Virgin Islands in early 2024. This is according to Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the announcement at a recent press conference. Premier Wheatley said the summit is part of his Government’s plans to quell the rise in crime that the territory … Continued
Second District Representative Honourable Melvin Turnbull has alleged that there is an ongoing attempt by Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley to persuade members of the Opposition to join the Virgin Islands Government. Turnbull made the claim at a recent Opposition press conference after criticizing the premier for failing to make decisions that are critical … Continued
The Ministry of Education has announced that the students of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School have been temporarily relocated until their new school building is complete. Ministry officials met with the principal, staff and parents of the Jost Van Dyke Primary School on Thursday, November 2 to discuss suggestions for the relocation following which … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority has been elected to serve as an Advisor on the Governing Board of Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC). The ACI serves 712 members as of January 2023 and operates in 1925 airports in 171 countries. The council is organised, structured, and governed in a federal manner … Continued
In the recently conducted Just for the Record series: First 100 Days by 284 Media, Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Lorna Smith, spoke directly to the BVI attracting investment. Hon. Smith reiterated two areas she spoke about on the campaign trail that are still of grave concern to her. Namely, the BVI’s infrastructure … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says he intends to borrow upwards of $100 million to assist with the rehabilitation of the territory’s infrastructure. Premier Wheatley made the statement at a press conference last Friday in response to a question posed by local media. After it was announced that the United … Continued
Following the announcement to establish an ad hoc advisory committee to review the minimum wage in the Virgin Islands, the Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith OBE, sought to explain what the various aspects of the review will entail. While the review of the minimum wage by the … Continued
In a surprise move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has appointed Former Prime Minister David Cameron as the country’s new foreign secretary. The appointment, announced on Monday, is part of a broader cabinet reshuffle by Sunak. Cameron, who served as Conservative Prime Minister between 2010-2016, replaces James Cleverly, who has been moved to the role … Continued
Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has announced that the next focus of law enforcement in the Virgin Islands will be rental vehicles with tinted windows. This decision comes after the observation that such vehicles are frequently present at serious incidents across the islands. According to Commissioner Collins, there has been a noticeable pattern linking tinted … Continued
