The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is proudly represented at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Senior Men’s Tournament, currently underway in Antigua and Barbuda. The tournament, which runs from Wednesday, October 23 to Sunday, October 27, marks the first time since 2018 that the BVI is competing at the senior men’s level in the prestigious … Continued
In a statement to the public during a press conference on Wednesday, October 23, Hon. Lorna Smith addressed her unexpected removal from her roles as Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade. Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley had dismissed Smith just hours earlier, citing his loss of confidence in her supporting … Continued
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
