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Public assistance grants to be increased

Public assistance grants are set to rise following a Cabinet approval to ease the financia...

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Applications open for new entrepreneurial zone in Huntum’s Ghut

Fifth District Representative and Minister for Communication & Works Kye Rymer has announc...

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BVI secures $250K grant to strengthen healthcare resilience

The Ministry of Health and Social Development has received a $250,000 grant from the Organ...

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Premier envisions increased role for Lorna Smith

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has signalled an increased role for former Deputy Premier Lorn...

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Fraser touts D3 roadworks as benefit of joining government

Deputy Premier and Third District Representative Julian Fraser has pointed to ongoing road...

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Three arrested as firearms recovered in robbery probe

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested three individuals and recovered...

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Premier unsure if YOLO promoters given more funds for Kartel concert

The government has faced renewed scrutiny over financial support for the Vybz Kartel conce...

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Promoter predicts major profits for businesses ahead of Kartel concert

Steve Parillon of YOLO Promotions is projecting significant profits for businesses across...

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Impasse! Horse racing at Ellis Thomas Downs remains at standstill

Horse racing at Ellis Thomas Downs remains at a standstill as government negotiations to r...

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BVI to continue engaging UK MPs amid tax haven claims

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reaffirmed the BVI’s commitment to engaging UK Members of...

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Parillon confirms ‘minor’ BVITB sponsorship for Vybz Kartel concert

Event promoter Steve Parillon of YOLO Promotions has confirmed that the BVI Tourist Board...

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Alexander and Haripersad released after ‘time served’ for gun possessi...

K’Shoy Alexander and Richard Haripersad have been released after pleading guilty to posses...

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Lorna Smith returns to gov’t as Minister of State

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has announced that Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna...

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They can’t walk in my shoes! Premier dismisses ‘poor leadership’ tag

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed criticisms of poor economic leadership, insistin...

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‘You’d be surprised how many roads encroach on private property’ — Pre...

Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has acknowledged that other public roads in the territory may...

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Four arrested after gun and ammunition seizure, says RVIPF

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested and charged four individuals fo...

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Agriculture sector faces slow progress, Premier admits

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has admitted that the agricultural sector has been progressing...

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BVIHSA addresses public concerns over staffing and medical supplies

The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has reassured the public of its commitment to d...

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Seagrape replanting initiative honours late Virgin Islanders

The Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources, and Climate Change has launched a public i...

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Dom. Rep. food outreach will yield fruit, Premier insists

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said his government is moving forward with efforts to secure m...

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No regrets! Premier hails successful Vybz Kartel show

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has declared the Vybz Kartel concert a resounding success, dis...

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Sister island roads and facilities to be improved — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said in a recent interview that the government has committed t...

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BVI must strike balance between tourists and infrastructure

Director of the BVI Tourist Board, Clive McCoy, said the BVI must balance growing tourism...

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UPDATE: Missing man found!

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has indicated that 51-year-old Carrot Bay re...

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National Tourism Policy to be finalised by June 2025

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that his government is expected to finalize its...

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Public questions power of Human Rights Commission

Some members of the public have expressed concern that the Human Rights Commission Bill 20...

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Should VIP insist Fraser and Smith join party ranks?

Political commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has urged the Virgin Islands Part...

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Ferry Terminal shouldn’t cost more than $5M, says former BVIPA boss

The cost of the West End Ferry terminal project has come under more scrutiny, with politic...

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Elected leaders must control all areas of governance — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has emphasised the need for elected officials to take control...

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Gov’t officials meet to discuss policy implementation

Government ministers and senior officials recently met to discuss implementing key legisla...

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