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HISTORIAN DAVID OLUSOGA EXPLORES CONDITIONAL CITIZENSHIP AND THE LASTING IMPACT OF THE WINDRUSH

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During the recently concluded BVI Lit Fest, acclaimed historian David Olusoga delivered a compelling lecture titled Being & Belonging. The lecture explored themes of citizenship and identity in the United Kingdom and its Overseas Territories, drawing critical insights from the Windrush scandal and broader issues surrounding British nationality laws. Olusoga provided a detailed examination of … Continued

PREMIER ANNOUNCES $407.9 MILLION BUDGET FOR 2025

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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

VI SANCTIONS UNIT TO HANDLE ALL SANCTIONS MATTERS STARTING NOV 15

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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

UK OT MINISTER DELAYS DECISION ON LIFTING ORDER IN COUNCIL UNTIL 2025

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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

GOVERNMENT OFFICES TO OPEN AT 11:00 A.M.

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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

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Virgin Islands Schools Closed Due to Adverse Weather Conditions

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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

SHOOTING INCIDENT REPORTED NEAR LONG BUSH, TORTOLA

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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

NHI PAYS $121M TO TOP PROVIDERS OVER 5 YEARS; HEALTH MINISTER RESPONDS TO CONCERNS

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In a recent House of Assembly session, Deputy Speaker and At-Large Representative Hon. Stacy Mather posed a question to Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Vincent Wheatley regarding expenditures on healthcare through the National Health Insurance (NHI) system. Mather specifically requested the names and cumulative amounts paid to the top five local healthcare partners … Continued