December 2024 – BVI News
10 posts published by Davion during December 2024. Junior Minister for Tourism and Fourth District Representative Luce Hodge-Smith has firmly rejected claims that the BVI’s capital, Road Town, is unclean.
Lorna Smith to launch financial services boot camp in 2025
Dec 20, 2024 · Former Financial Services Minister Lorna Smith has announced plans to launch a financial services boot camp programme early in 2025. Speaking during the 2025 budget debate in the House of Assembly on Wednesday, December 18, Smith underscored the importance of the financial services industry to the Virgin Islands’ development.
Our economy continues to flourish – Premier
Dec 23, 2024 · Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the BVI continues to have a flourishing economy, countering critics who have argued that it is “ flat on its back.”. Speaking during the recent budget debate in the House of Assembly, the Premier emphasised the territory’s resilience and pointed to significant growth indicators as evidence …
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Fire guts restaurant on Virgin Gorda. BVI News received reports of a fire at the Jerk Pit restaurant in Virgin Gorda, which occurred around 11:41 pm on Friday, January 17.
Statistics Office sets new census deadline for June 2025
6 days ago · The Director of the Central Statistics Office (CSO), Raymond Phillip, has announced a new deadline of June 2025 for completing the territory’s long-overdue census. Speaking with our news center, Phillip acknowledged that while a recently enacted law imposing penalties for withholding census ...
Gov’t to implement customer service charters in 2025
Dec 31, 2024 · The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is set to enhance accountability and service delivery within its public sector with the reintroduction of customer service charters in 2025. Kedimone Rubaine, Director of Customer Service, explained that the service charters are written documents outlining standards ...
Premier to critics: If other countries are so better, why not leave BVI?
Dec 20, 2024 · Many do, especially our progeny. Delusional to think that critics are “flocking” here. Instead, consider the merits of criticism received and take appropriate responsive action instead of being dismissive as a result of taking things personally.
BVI economy ‘on its back’ — Walwyn
Dec 19, 2024 · A tourist-driven economy has certain intractable limitations. Those are exacerbated when what the government does best is waste money on throwing a party, excessive and frivolous travel (junkets), plunders the fisc with stupid and wasteful projects (Anegada Solar Farm, and now the proposed airport expansion) and …
Inquiries Act now in force in the BVI
Dec 18, 2024 · The BVI enacted the Inquiries Act 2024, which took effect on Monday, December 9. The new legislation replaces the Commissions of Inquiry Act of 1880 and establishes improved procedures for conducting public inquiries in the territory.
Peter Island Resort reopens after seven years!
Dec 30, 2024 · Peter Island Resort has officially reopened, marking a triumphant return after its closure due to the devastation caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017. The grand reopening was celebrated with an official ceremony on Saturday, December 28 attended by prominent officials, including Premier and ...