Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley presented the BVI’s 2025 Budget in the House of Assembly on Monday, unveiling a projected revenue collection of $407,931,923 for the upcoming fiscal year. According to Premier Wheatley, the budget represents a nearly $100 million increase in revenue compared to 2015, reflecting resilience and growth … Continued
Starting November 15, 2024, the Virgin Islands Sanctions Unit, operating under the Attorney General’s Office, will assume full responsibility for all sanctions-related tasks, including applications, reporting, and inquiries. This change marks the formal transfer of sanctions powers from the Governor’s Office to the new unit, following a six-month handover process. The move is enacted under … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will remain under the potential threat of direct UK rule, as the Order in Council—an instrument enabling the UK to suspend the BVI’s constitution—remains in place following the recent visit of UK Overseas Territories (OT) Minister Stephen Doughty. During his visit, Doughty announced that while discussions are progressing, a final decision … Continued
The British Virgin Islands celebrated a triumphant return to the OECS Swimming Championships as debutant Kyla Potter secured the team’s sole medal in a thrilling performance on Sunday. Competing in the 11-12 Girls 50-meter Butterfly, Potter took the silver with a time of 32.16 seconds, narrowly missing the gold by just 0.05 seconds in a … Continued
The Office of the Deputy Governor has announced that all public offices across the British Virgin Islands (BVI) are expected to open today at 11:00 a.m. following intense overnight rainfall that has led to flooding and landslides in multiple communities. The office noted that the Public Works Department (PWD) is currently clearing affected areas, working … Continued
In response to severe weather conditions and an ongoing Flash Flood Warning, the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has issued an advisory, warning the public of potential delays or cancellations in clinic services and outpatient appointments at its healthcare facilities. The notice, issued early this morning, urges patients with scheduled appointments to monitor updates closely, … Continued
The Ministry of Education has announced the closure of all public schools across the Virgin Islands today, following a recommendation from the Department of Disaster Management (DDM). The decision comes in response to adverse weather conditions, including anticipated cloudy spells, showers, and thunderstorms that are expected to impact the territory throughout the day. In a … Continued
A shooting incident reportedly took place near Long Bush, Tortola, on Friday afternoon shortly before 1:00 p.m. Preliminary information suggested that a male victim was shot in the area commonly referred to as “The Ghetto” before fleeing on a motor scooter. Witnesses say the individual made his way to the vicinity of the UP Cineplex … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has made a long-awaited return to the OECS Swimming Championships, represented by four young swimmers from the BVI Barracudas Swim Team. This marks the BVI’s first appearance at the competition since 2016, after years of absence due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Irma in 2017. The team members — … Continued
Sixth District Representative Hon. Myron Walwyn has raised concerns over the recent decision to allocate $500,000 to the BVI Tourist Board for beautification efforts, describing the decision as misaligned with the board’s primary focus. During the recent debate on the nearly $12 million Schedule of Additional Provisions (SAP), Walwyn argued that such tasks—largely consisting of … Continued
