PENSION SYSTEM TO BE REVIEWED BY JUNE 2025

The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands is set to review the current pension system by June 2025 as part of a broader pension reform strategy aimed at addressing financial sustainability and the needs of retirees. Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, made the announcement in the House of Assembly while responding … Continued

SMITH & PENN NAMED IN VI DELEGATION TO ASIA

Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley departed earlier today for a 10-day Asian tour aimed at strengthening the territory’s position in global financial services. The high-level meetings, scheduled for Feb. 16-21, will take place across major financial centres including Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau and Malaysia as part of the territory’s strategy to expand its presence in … Continued

NO PLANS TO MERGE RVIPF, CUSTOMS, AND IMMIGRATION

Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has confirmed that his government has no plans to merge the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) with His Majesty’s Customs and Immigration. His statement came during the House of Assembly on Thursday, February 13, in response to questions posed by Opposition Leader Hon. Ronnie … Continued

AG. CEO SPEAKS ON CHALLENGES IN SCHOOLS

In a recent interview, Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education Orlandette Crabbe outlined a number of factors contributing to the demise of many of the territory’s children. She was at the time addressing the ongoing matter regarding students taking sexual drugs as well as violence. She began by addressing the policy in … Continued

DEYA SETS NATIONAL RECORD IN WOMEN’S 60M HURDLES

Deya Erickson made history for the British Virgin Islands, smashing her own national record in the women’s 60-metre hurdles with a time of 8.32 seconds at the Celebration Pointe Classics on Friday, February 7, 2025. Her performance secured her first place, surpassing her previous record of 8.48 seconds. In other track and field news, Jaleel … Continued