Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley, Former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith OBE, Kenneth Baker - FSC Complicit? Head of VIDIC Lisa Violet Allegedly Under Pressure for applying proper procedures on Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited.

The BVI Airports Authority is celebrating a major milestone in staff development, as four team members have successfully completed aviation training programmes.Duty Managers Ms. Paulette Cruz and Ms. Rikejah Fahie, have earned the prestigious designation of International Airport Professional (IAP) after completing the Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme (AMPAP).  This is a rigorous, globally recognised program jointly delivered by Airports Council International (ACI) and...

Eleven inmates at His Majesty’s Prison received certificates of completion for participating in a six-week course designed to equip them with essential life skills for successful reintegration into society.The Reintegration Program, ran from March to May and was facilitated by a team of dedicated professionals who volunteered their time and expertise. Topics covered included financial management, marriage and the family, money matters, spiritual wholeness, and mental health awareness.This ...

We wonder when the Premier would think it appropriate to open a dialogue on independence with the people of the Territory?  We haven’t the faintest idea if he has considered the costs, obligations, responsibilities, threats and opportunities that accompany independence.We are not even a cohesive group in the Territory.  Whatever the country of origin of our guest workers and those who have chosen to make the BVI their home, they tend to form their own associations including count...

In a press release issued late yesterday evening May 29, 2025, the Financial Services Commission who is the regulatory body responsible for financial services and banking in the territory, and Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation, confirmed that the winding down process for Bank of Asia (BVI) Limited had begun. The statement read that the Virgin Islands Deposit Insurance Corporation (VIDIC) with the cooperation of the British Virgin Islands Financial Services Commission (the Co...

The Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA), in the Premier’s Office, confirms that a single boating accident occurred on Sunday, 25th May, 2025, in Leverick Bay Marina, Virgin Gorda.  The single-vessel incident happened when a centre console powerboat, Anadanto, capsized, injuring all six individuals onboard the vessel.Chief Marine Safety Accident Investigator Mr. Jerome Padmore, confirmed that a comprehensive safety investigation is underway. Following establishe...

Seniors shine at 2025 event.

The Ministry of Finance is encouraging relevant businesses and individuals to participate in the 2025 Business Conditions Survey as the government of the Virgin Islands seeks to analyse the state of the economy.This survey is also designed to assess changes in the business community, record market trends.Financial Secretary, Mr. Jeremiah Frett said, “A Business Conditions Survey provides the Government with information that can be used to predict changes in business conditions and assess t...

Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley is scheduled to be on duty travel from today 28th May, 2025 to Saturday, 31st May, 2025.Deputy Premier and Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Climate Change Honourable Julian Fraser has been appointed to act as Premier and Minister of Finance from 28th to 31st May, 2025 while Premier Wheatley is away from the Virgin Islands.Premier Wheatley will attend the As...

A critical step towards sustainable water management in the Virgin Islands, commenced this week with the start of the installation of large-flow water meters at eleven (11) reservoirs across the Territory.The installation of the high-capacity meters began on 27th May, 2025 and is scheduled for completion on 25th June, 2025. The meters will allow the Water and Sewerage Department to accurately quantify the volume of water received into and distributed from each reservoir. The project wi...

Officials in the Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports recently held a panel discussion with stakeholders in health and the private sectors on challenges and potential solutions in early childhood development in the Territory.Chief Education Officer Mrs. Orlandette Crabbe, Consultant Pediatrician in the BVIHSA Dr. Natasha Frett, Founder of Imagination Academy VI Ms. Sharia de Castro, and Education Officer with the responsibility for Early Childhood Development Ms. Kimberly George were ...

Mr. Raymond B. Grant has been appointed as the Deputy Superintendent of Prison at His Majesty’s Prison.Mr. Grant’s expertise includes appointments within the Jamaica Defence Force and His Majesty’s Prison, Turks and Caicos Islands. Throughout his 20-years with the Jamaica Defence Force, Mr. Grant achieved the ranks of Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, and Warrant Officer Class 2/Sergeant Major. In these roles, his responsibilities included training 3000 recruits, managing more tha...

The Office of the Deputy Governor has announced that the King’s Birthday Parade and Celebration in honour of His Majesty King Charles III, is set for Friday, June 13 at 9:00 a.m.The parade will begin at the Sir Olva Georges Plaza, continue along Waterfront Drive and conclude at the Queen Elizabeth II Park, where the celebration event will be held.His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce will inspect all units of the parade, following which there will be a march-past, the hoisting of t...

The first BVI Care Certificate programme graduates 19 care professionals as the Ministry of Health and Social Development continue to advance its efforts to enhance quality care across the Territory.This historic occasion marked by a graduation was filled with Ministry representatives including Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Vincent Wheatley who congratulated the participants on their health service changing achievements.The 19 graduates which accounted for 14 females and ...

Let's face it. Heartbreak hurts. This period in your life feels like a truck has passed over your entire body and every single part of you hurts. But this is not the end. It's only the beginning. The beginning of finding you again through the Broken pieces of heart breaks.  Please know that you will love again. You will hurt again but every trial is a lesson learned. So, chin up and face this journey with a brave face and heart.  New JourneyThis new journey is aboutre...

Word reaching our newsroom is that liquidators are allegedly on site at the Bank of Asia offices at Commerce House, Road Town, Tortola. We understand local staff has limited access to the facility and are standing outside.The owners of the bank Carson Wen and his wife Julia Yuet Shan Fung we understand were declared bankrupt by the courts of the Virgin Islands, and have failed to overturn a worldwide asset freeze order against them here in the British Virgin Islands, Our Editor in...

The VI’s under 19 rugby team is preparing to represent the Territory at the end this month in the Dominican Republic. The team who is being readied by new Coach James Morris will head off to the Dominican Republic from May 30th - June 2nd for further training and development matches. “We now have an U19’s team up and running with a tour to look forward to in the Dominican Republic end of May. This is a development weekend with Dominican Republic and Bahamas U19’...

Leader of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, and Member for the 6th District Myron V Walwyn will move a motion of No Confidence in the HOA during its next sitting on Tuesday June 3, 2025. The extensive outline of the no confidence move which will be presented under ‘Private Members Buisness’ is listed as follows:The Leader of the Opposition and Member for the Sixth District to move the following motion:WHEREAS since the formation of this Government in April 2023, the Pre...

So easy it is to forget the people who once served us well.  So effortless to banish them from our thoughts after they retire.  But tonight, we will walk back in time to remember Nurse Tatica Scatliffe.A generation of BVI people have grown up without knowing that name but those who laboured with her will never forget.When Nurse Tatica served our BVI, we had a Public Health Department, which we have foolishly dismantled.  I was in the room, so part of the folly was mine.At the heig...

Sixty-Nine (69) individuals are now registered as British Citizens after being previously Naturalised as British Overseas Territories Citizens.The individuals recited the Oath of Allegiance to His Majesty the King, as well as the Pledge of Loyalty to the United Kingdom during a ceremony held at the Government House on Tuesday, May 6.The new citizens also received congratulatory remarks from His Excellency the Governor, Mr. Daniel Pruce and Registrar General, Mrs. Tashi O’Flaherty-Maduro.Go...