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Anegada residents to benefit from business development training
Residents on Anegada will be sharpening their skills in developing business plans and draft applications for the future use of commercial land at an upcoming workshop in November.
Some deadlines missed, but good progress on COI reforms — Premier
While acknowledging that his Unity Government has already missed some key deadlines concerning agreed Commission of Inquiry (COI) related reforms, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that there have been advances made so far.
Premier still clueless about status of gov’t spending with COI
Weeks after being asked about how much money his government has expended on the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms so far, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that he remains uncertain about that figure.
Malone blunted again in calls for parallel COI report from Cox
Calling his determent from discussing a document in the House of Assembly (HOA) a ‘dark day’, Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone was again left to rue a missed opportunity to secure the much-debated but highly elusive Sir ...
HoA to meet today Sept 27, 2022 with Opposition to ask questions!
The Seventh Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HoA) of the Virgin Islands will meet today Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duffs Bottom on the main Island of Tortola.
‘I will seek support of VIP congress to remain as leader’ for 2023 elections- Premier
Despite reports of some members and supporters of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) not pleased with the leadership of the Premier and Minister of Finance in the Unity Government, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7), Dr Wheatley has ...
I’m not forced! Premier rebuts ‘Order in Council’ critics
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that his hand is not being forced in moving forward with a constitutional review for the territory.
‘Legal issues’ stalls National Tourism Plan
It would appear the BVI’s long-promised National Tourism Plan has been placed on perpetual hold with no further plans for it to continue.
Why Hickinbottom and not me? Malone laments HOA snub
Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone has bemoaned the outcome of a recently defeated motion in the House of Assembly (HOA) that he had proposed, arguing that the people have been clamouring for such a debate for years.
Court declines AG’s delay request in same-sex marriage case
Justice Adrian Jack has refused an adjournment requested by Attorney General (AG) Dawn Smith over a matter involving a same-sex couple before the High Court.
HOA should be responsible for Constitutional Review Commission
Opposition Leader, Julian Fraser said he believes there is nothing more paramount than the territory moving towards self-determination and argued that the House of Assembly (HOA) should play a greater role in that task.
Almost 5 mths later Dr Carolyn O’Neal-Morton & Najan Christopher still on leave
Almost five months later, two senior public officers who are also indigenous Virgin Islanders working in the Premier’s Office are still on paid leave.
Statutory board members should be elected — Fligelstone Davies
Persons appointed to statutory boards should instead face a more stringent and transparent process that should involve elections. This was the sentiment expressed yesterday by Daniel Fligelstone Davies -- an attorney-at-law and cohost o...
Cabinet moves to continue interim policy for MOE grants
While a review panel continues to assess the current structure of education and sporting grants in the territory, Cabinet has decided it will continue with the interim policy.
Delma Maduro appointed Chairman of new Tourist Board
Cabinet has approved and appointed 11 new members to serve as board of directors of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) and Delma Maduro has been appointed to serve as chairperson.
Gov’t establishes review committee for marine admin policy
The government has recently approved the re-establishment of a Technical Review Committee it says will advise the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour on all matters regarding the sustainable development of the coastline, seabed and ...
Wheatley calls on Governor to probe non-performing Crown leases
Former Minister for Natural Resources and Labour, Vincent Wheatley, has urged Governor John Rankin to look into the issue of non-performing Crown leases, arguing that the current situation should not be allowed to continue.
Elvia Smith-Maduro appointed Acting Permanent Secretary in Premier’s Office
Elvia Smith- Maduro has been appointed acting Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office.
Review of social assistance benefits welcomed
Social Development Minister Marlon Penn has welcomed the commencement of a review of social assistance benefits and grants administration systems in the Virgin Islands.
Government moves to address disposal of Crown Land Policy
The government says it has taken steps at the Ministry of Natural Resources & Labour to address its Crown Land Policy and technical aspects of Recommendation B30 outlined in the the Commission of Inquiry’s (COI) report.
Belgium-based firm conducting review of social assistance benefits in VI
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon A. Penn (R8) has welcomed the commencement of a review of social assistance benefits and grants administration systems in the Virgin Islands.
No further discussions on ROI Act between gov’t and Governor
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that there have been no new developments since the Register of Interests (ROI) Act’s passage in the House of Assembly (HOA) weeks ago.
VI Project Planning, Programming & Progress
The following familiar motto is attributable to Benjamin Franklin, “if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Another familiar slogan for the British Army is, “preparation prevents piss poor performance.” The US Army equivalent is, “prior ...
COMMENTARY: Public confidence and elections
The most important factor in Virgin Islands prosperity is public, business, and investor confidence in the society and economy. Public confidence drives the value of everything in the economy.
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