In the recently conducted Just for the Record series: First 100 Days by 284 Media, Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Lorna Smith, spoke directly to the BVI attracting investment. Hon. Smith reiterated two areas she spoke about on the campaign trail that are still of grave concern to her. Namely, the BVI’s infrastructure … Continued
Following the announcement to establish an ad hoc advisory committee to review the minimum wage in the Virgin Islands, the Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith OBE, sought to explain what the various aspects of the review will entail. While the review of the minimum wage by the … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has emphasized the importance of reshaping the relationship between the Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom, as well as developing a new strategy for the UK’s engagement with the Overseas Territories. These are the primary objectives for the upcoming Joint Ministerial Council meetings. Dr. Wheatley, along with Deputy Premier … Continued
Second District Representative Honourable Melvin Turnbull has called out the government following their decision to suspend the Virgin Islands Trade Commission. The government passed the Virgin Islands Trade Commission (Suspensory) Act, 2023 during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly which resulted in the suspension of the Trade Commission for 12 months in the … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith, has described the move to temporarily suspend the Virgin Islands Trade Commission as necessary. During a recent sitting of the House of Assembly, she justified her government’s decision to pass the Virgin Islands Trade Commission (Suspensory) Act, 2023, which will result in … Continued
The Honourable Marlon Penn, Representative for the 8th District, has raised concerns about whether Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is disconnected from the daily struggles of many Virgin Islanders who are finding it difficult to make ends meet in the current economy. Penn voiced these concerns at a recent press conference held by His … Continued
With the Caribbean classified as being one of the most vulnerable regions to climate change, Premier and Minister responsible for Climate Change, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has called for world leaders to recognise the phenomenon as an existential threat to the planet and to be proactive in its reversal. Premier Wheatley made the comment … Continued
Cruise passenger arrivals for the upcoming 2023-2024 season are expected to reach record breaking numbers, with a projection of nearly 800,000 passengers likely to grace the territory. Minister responsible for the BVI Ports Authority, Hon. Kye Rymer, announced the projected figure during a recent session of the House of Assembly. He said the estimated total … Continued
The Ministry of Education is actively exploring the option of partnering with universities and educational institutions within the region to recruit competent and qualified teachers for the territory. Education Minister, Hon. Sharie De Castro made the announcement in the House of Assembly recently in response to questions posed by Deputy Speaker, Hon. Stacey Mather. De … Continued
Senior officials from the Overseas Territories (OTs) and the United Kingdom (UK) will be meeting in the BVI from September 12 to 14 to discuss Illicit Finance and ways to combat the global issue. Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith, made the announcement during a recent sitting of … Continued
