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BREAKINGPremier Dr Natalio Wheatley has promised phased salary increases for healthcare workers at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) in 2027, saying his government will address compensation as part of measures to recruit and retain medical professionals. Delivering the 2027 Budget Address…
BREAKINGA heated exchange erupted in the House of Assembly recently after Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn interrupted Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley for referencing his grandfather while responding to questions about employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. Walwyn had questioned why…
BREAKINGOpposition Leader Marlon Penn has called on the government to turn its record $559.1 million budget into improvements in household finances, essential services and housing, while publishing clear targets and regular progress reports. Responding to the 2027 budget in a recorded statement yesterday,…
BREAKINGPremier Dr Natalio Wheatley The government has proposed a $5,000 payroll tax rebate for lower-income earners at the end of 2027, with Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley saying the measure requires Cabinet and House of Assembly approval. Dr Wheatley announced the proposal during his 2027 Budget Address,…
BREAKINGA UK-based Conservative group is calling for sweeping changes to how Britain treats its Overseas Territories, including the BVI, arguing that they deserve greater representation, stronger constitutional protections and more respect for their elected governments. Conservative Friends of the Overseas…
BREAKINGPremier Dr Natalio Wheatley has proposed a $559.1 million budget for 2027, with the largest ministry allocation going to communications and works. Presenting the budget address in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, Dr Wheatley said the proposal included $460.4 million for recurrent expenditure,…
BREAKINGThe Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has expressed concern that negative experiences at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital receive widespread attention on social media, while positive accounts of patient care often go unreported. Speaking on the Virgin Islands…
BREAKINGBishop John Cline Prominent National Democratic Party (NDP) member Bishop John Cline has questioned Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s leadership credentials, arguing that his academic background did not adequately prepare him to govern the Virgin Islands. Several members of the public have blamed the…
BREAKINGCathy Richards The deportation of veteran journalist Cathy Richards has sparked mixed reactions across the territory, with fellow media professionals expressing sadness while some residents insist that the law must take its course. Richards, a Guyanese national who worked in the BVI media industry…
BREAKINGHodge-Smith. Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture Luce Hodge-Smith has called for more nightlife and entertainment activities in the Virgin Islands, saying the territory needs to improve its offerings to keep visitors interested and encourage longer stays. Speaking on the government’s Virgin…