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BVIEC enforcing Security Deposit Policy after 'increase in delinquent accounts'
LONG BUSH, Tortola, VI— The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has informed its customers that beginning Monday, March 9, 2026, the Corporation will be reinforcing its long-established Security Deposit Policy.
RATED programme to undergo review
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has announced that while the Registration, Apprenticeship, Training, Employment, and Development (RATED) programme has achieved commendable successes, there are areas that require improvement.
'We have heard you'; NHI under review- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9), has assured Virgin Islanders that a review of the National Health Insurance (NHI) is underway to create a more efficient and sustainable system.
USVI: Formal review sought over Sen. Carla Joseph’s conduct in Legislature
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CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St. Thomas, USVI- The furore during Thursday's meeting of the Committee on Rules and Judiciary has resulted in a formal complaint about the behavior of committee chair Senator Carla Joseph.
‘$2500 is nothing to pay for Belongership’- Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- Social and political commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline has described the new immigration fees as minuscule, in light of the fee increase coming under scrutiny.
'I'm going to review' immigration fees- Premier Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The new immigration fees that took effect on October 1, 2025, in the Virgin Islands will be reviewed.
New Opposition Leader needed ahead of constitutional talks with UK- Pastor Skelton-Cline
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- “I am more convinced now than ever before that the Premier and the Leader of the Opposition should not go anywhere together to negotiate this constitution.” These were the words of social commentator Pastor Claude O. Skelton-Cline during his weekly radio show, Honestly Speaking, on ZBVI 780 AM, on Tuesday, September 30, 2025.
BVIEC is not a 'cash cow'- Dr Neil M. Smith
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI- General Manager of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC), Dr Neil M. Smith, has said that the Virgin Islands’ (VI) sole electricity company is not a "cash cow" as it still operates using original rates.
Doctors’ services to BVIHSA & private sector will soon be reviewed- Health Minister
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Minister for Health and Social Development, Honourable Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has announced that the government will soon review the operations of doctors working in both the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and the private sector.
Premier to lead the charge for the strengthening of gun laws
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said he will personally champion the strengthening of the Virgin Islands (VI) gun laws.
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