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Still no set date for elections as VI enters February 2023
As the Virgin Islands enters the second month of 2023, Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) still has not declared an election date for 2023, even after being questioned by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO).
News blackout over visit of UK OT Minister Lord Goldsmith
Governor John J. Rankin, CMG and his United Kingdom (UK) gang have been promoting Good Governance, Transparency and Openness; however, that does not seem to apply to the visit of the UK Minister for the Overseas Territories, Frank Zachar...
‘The Governor & I have had a few challenges’ selecting CoI reviewers- Premier
It is unclear the exact nature of the challenges; however, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said he and Governor John J. Rankin, CMG have been having “a few challenges” in selecting persons to un...
Major shift coming for Social Security Act
The government has announced that there will be changes in the law that governs the Social Security Board (SSB) and said these changes are aimed at helping to improve the management of its finances.
VI/UK engagement on Order of Council is not a matter of persuasion – Hon Wheatley
Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says the Virgin Islands' engagement with the United Kingdom on the matter of the removal of the Order in Council is not a matter of persuasion, but rathe...
UK national & ex-commander of Royal Bermuda Regiment jailed for corruption
A former commanding officer of the Royal Bermuda Regiment who admitted a charge of official corruption was jailed for six months on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Governor and Premier have had ‘challenges’ over reviewers
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that there are several reasons behind delays in moving forward with the rigid timeline set for completion of the Framework for Implementation of the Recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (...
Public will have input on audit for Skelton Cline’s contracts — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has assured residents that they will be able to view and have some input on audit reports recently completed on contracts executed between Claude Skelton Cline and the government since 2019.
UK’s treatment of BVI is like Putin in Ukraine war — Willock
The United Kingdom’s treatment of the BVI has been equated to the devastating and oppressive invasion of the Ukraine by Russian President Vladimir Putin over the past year.
COMMENTARY: The Virgin Islands Constitution and the greater good
Ironically, the Virgin Islands Constitution review was to be considered in 2017 as it is customarily up for review every 10 years. Ironically, in August and September of that year, the territory was rocked by the most destructive rainfal...
Some of us have withstood COI — Dr Pickering
Some persons who appeared before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) may have just managed to escape further scrutiny past the COI’s blistering report on governance and the flurry of investigations ordered in its wake.
Reports completed on Skelton-Cline’s contracts, EZ radar barges
A report on the various contracts executed between the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government and Claude Skelton-Cline after 2019 has been completed by the Auditor General.
HOA assistance grants shift ‘had to happen’ — Penn
Despite protests from some quarters, Health & Social Development Minister Marlon Penn has contended that the decision to move assistance grants from the control of district representatives to his ministry was necessary for transparency.
Don’t pre-judge meetings with OT Minister, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has cautioned residents not to make premature conclusions ahead of talks with United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories Minister, Lord Zac Goldsmith which are expected to be held in the BVI next week.
Gov’t plans new approach to process Residency, Belonger status
The government said it intends to take a new approach in processing the status of Residency and Belongership in the territory.
OT Minister to continue talks on Order in Council during VI visit- Premier
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has said, as promised, he has started a discussion on the controversial Order in Council to suspend the Virgin Islands Constitution with the Minister of Overseas ...
UK antagonism & threats still hovering over VI– Shaina M. Smith-Archer
Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA), Mrs Shaina M. Smith-Archer says there remains antagonism from the United Kingdom (UK) as it relates to their relationship with the Virgin Islands (VI).
UK a burden on the BVI, Willock says
Just days after coming under fire for allegedly being involved in human trafficking, embattled former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) Julian Willock has hit back at the United Kingdom (UK) which he accused of targeting him.
Hon Penn may become future VI Premier but not in 2023 – Claude O. Skelton-Cline
Social Commentator Claude O. Skelton-Cline said while he believes the current National Democratic Party (NDP) Chairman and Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8), may become the Premier at some point in the f...
The VI people ‘see the plot to destabilise the country’- Julian Willock
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Mr Julian Willock has maintained that the allegations of human trafficking made out against him are bogus and that the Virgin Islands people are aware of this.
Governor urges residents to view Register of Interests
Governor John Rankin has urged residents to view the Register of Interests for members of the House of Assembly (HOA); disclosing that he inspected the register and paid the relevant fee to do so on January 17.
National Unity Gov’t wants close engagement with UK parliament
The Government of National Unity wants to maintain close ties with members of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed.
Crime up for sexual offenses, domestic violence & drug seizure- CoP
The Virgin Islands (VI) under the United Kingdom Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has faced an increase in crime in some areas.
CoI report did not touch Governor’s Court Portfolio- SFC
Many residents, talk show hosts and commentators continue to ask why the one-man United Kingdom-sponsored Commission of Inquiry (CoI) did not touch any matters under the Governor's portfolio. Many have used this fact to claim that the Co...
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