There is no trade law or policy in the Virgin Islands that mandates that individuals must possess degrees or certifications in order to be eligible for a business license, but this has not stopped members of the public from being turned down at the application stage for lacking such qualifications.  This was disclosed by Deputy … Continued

Caribbean Community Reparations Commission, has announced that they will seek $33 trillion in reparations from European countries for the damages caused by the Atlantic slave trade and colonialism. The CARICOM Reparations Commission (CRC) has prepared a 10-point plan that outlines the demands and the justification for the compensation. The CRC claims that the European countries, … Continued

The Department of Disaster Management has reported that the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services has discontinued the tropical cyclone alert for the British Virgin Islands and the rest of the Leeward Islands as Hurricane Lee has exited the monitored area. However, monitoring of the system continues as it remains a powerful Category 5 storm with … Continued

Patients of the Hemodialysis Programme at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital who reside on the sister islands will continue to endure the inconvenience of mandatory travel to Tortola to receive this care for the foreseeable future. That is according to Minister for Health and Social Development the Honourable Vincent Wheatley, who reported to the … Continued

The Government of the Virgin Islands is in the process of requesting additional time for the implementation of the COI Reforms from the Governor and the Overseas Territories Minister following notable concerns with delivering on the current deadlines. Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made this disclosure in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, indicating … Continued

Residents in the Leeward Islands and the British Virgin Islands are advised to closely monitor the progress of Hurricane Lee, which is expected to rapidly strengthen in the next 24 to 48 hours, according to the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). The DDM reminded of the tropical cyclone alert currently in effect for these areas … Continued

While recognizing the urgency of the process of implementing the reforms outlined in the Framework for the Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry Report and Other Reforms, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley underscored that such an intricate process should not be rushed to the point where there are skipped steps. At … Continued

Against the backdrop of  outcry surrounding gun violence in the Virgin Islands, Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has revealed the intention of the National Security Council to introduce “Non-Traditional” crime-fighting methods to bolster the existing efforts of local law enforcement to tackle the issue.  According to the Premier, these new methods will be introduced … Continued

The British Virgin Islands and the rest of the Leeward Islands are under a tropical cyclone alert as regional authorities monitor the potential threat of Tropical Storm Lee, which could become a major hurricane in the next few days. The Department of Disaster Management said that the Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services could issue a … Continued

Following the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre, Minister for Education the Honourable Sharie De Castro, Project Architect Lavina Liburd and CDB Contract Supervisor, Project Manager from the RDA Sergio Dantas sat for a discussion with the Government Information Services to discuss some of the details of the project. As she … Continued