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November 2nd, 2023
‘I am standing in the way’ of Opposition achieving dreams for power- Premier

FAT HOGS BAY, Tortola, VI- Noting that the Opposition walking out of the House of Assembly (HoA) on October 31, 2023, was “making a mountain out of a molehill”, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said the main motive behind the Opposition’s actions is its members desire for power.

November 2nd, 2023
Send photos of blocked drains, damaged infrastructure to PWD- Hon Rymer

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Minister for Communications and Works Hon Kye M. Rymer (R5) has revealed that Tropical Storm Philippe, which made landfall on October 3, 2023, caused significant damage to the [British] Virgin Islands' infrastructure.

November 2nd, 2023
‘When we disagree, we can’t behave like children’- Premier to Opposition

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Taking aim at the Opposition for walking out of the House of Assembly (HoA) on October 31, 2023, even while important bills and motions were to be addressed, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said elected members must never lose focus in fighting for the interest of the people of the Virgin Islands (VI).

November 2nd, 2023
Burglars targeting electronic devices- RVIPF

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is urging the public to remain vigilant for individuals selling stolen items, as it continues to be concerned about the spike in burglaries on both commercial and residential properties.

November 2nd, 2023
‘Dejected’ Opposition to hold press conference today, Nov 2

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Two days after storming out of the House of Assembly (HoA) on losing another battle with the Premier Natalio D. Wheatley-led Government, the all-male His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition will be holding a press conference today, Thursday, November 2, 2023.

November 1st, 2023
Ex-Cop Matthews reappointed to BVIPA Board on $900 stipend

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ex-Commissioner of Police, Mr Micheal B. Matthews has been re-appointed as a board member of the BVI Ports Authority, having served previously on the board since retiring as Top Cop.

November 1st, 2023
Highly anticipated 2024 car models @TAG’s ‘Big Car Sales Event’

SLANEY POINT, Tortola, VI –Tortola Auto Group (TAG) is thrilled to announce the arrival of the highly anticipated 2024 line-up of vehicles as Changan Auto, the fastest-growing auto brand globally, takes center stage.

November 1st, 2023
The Premier 'is going to need the Opposition'– Hon Fraser

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Ahead of the Opposition's walkout of the House of Assembly (HoA) yesterday, October 31, 2023, senior legislator Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) blasted Government ministers for not being able to answer questions, and needing to relegate the Question and Answer segment in the House.

November 1st, 2023
USVI's tight budget forecasts doom another clean-up bill

VI CONSORTIUM

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI – In a contentious debate over fiscal priorities, the USVI Senate Committee on Budget, Appropriations, and Finance grappled with the allocation of the Timeshare Environmental Infrastructure Impact Fee, as Office of Management and Budget Director Jenifer O’Neal voiced strong opposition to diverting $2.5 million to the Waste Management Authority for territorial beautification.

November 1st, 2023
Social Protection Policy inadequate to help people in VI– Premier

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has called "inadequate", the VI’s current Social Protection Policy, which he says cannot help the people.

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