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‘I authorise DEA operations in the BVI’, Governor admits
Governor John Rankin has indicated that his office sanctions all operations that United States law enforcement agencies carry out on BVI soil.
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.
Hon Malone 'wants to look good' so he could be re-elected– Picko Moff
Social Commentator Kaream K. Pickering aka 'Picko Moff' has accused Opposition Member Hon Carvin Malone (AL) of trying to look good in the House of Assembly (HoA) in a bid to get re-elected at the 2023 general elections in the Virgin Isl...
‘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 ...
‘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.
Fahie’s HOA seat may hinge on BVI’s proximity to next elections
The question has once again been raised about whether former Premier Andrew Fahie’s First District seat in the House of Assembly (HOA) will become vacant and a by-election triggered to select his replacement.
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.
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.
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.
Theodore Burke to chair BVIAA after Lake, Sylvester’s terms expire
Cabinet has approved the appointment of a new Board of Directors for the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA).
Prosecutors share more details with Fahie and Maynards‘ attorneys
US prosecutors have shared new information with the defence in the matter involving now-disgraced former Premier, Andrew Fahie and his co-defendants—Kadeem Maynard and his mother, former BVI Ports Authority Director Oleanvine Maynard.
Gov’t committed to climate change - Turnbull
Despite a failure to implement several of the stated goals from a 2012 climate change adaptation policy, Natural Resources Minister Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull insists that the government remains serious about climate change in the territory.
National Unity Government not a coup, Premier defends
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has sought to dispel any misinformation claiming his Government of National Unity was a coup.
Walwyn pushes back on govt’s ‘free’ Toad Hall Estate acquisition
Former legislator Myron Walwyn has expressed disagreement with the government’s proposed approach of reclaiming the Toad Hall Estate property in Virgin Gorda that is close to the Baths.
Gov’t may not spend any money to acquire Toad Hall Estate
The Virgin Islands government may have found a way to acquire the Toad Hall Estate property without having to fork out any cash to the company that owned the area.
Gov’t likely to dissolve Miami-based BVIPA LLC
A Florida-based limited liability company (LLC) that raised eyebrows earlier this year following the arrest of former Premier Andrew Fahie is likely to be dissolved, current Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated.
BVI needs proper detention centre — Assistant Commissioner of Police
In the wake of yet another escape by a detainee from a temporary facility that acts as the government’s immigration detention centre, a senior police officer is calling for a new facility to be established.
‘Protect your future, register to vote now!’- Hon Malone
Even as there appears to be uncertainty regarding whether there would be a general election as constitutionally due, a By-election for the soon-to-be vacant First District seat or whether the Virgin Islands (VI) constitution will be susp...
‘Untold corruption’, ‘drug-pushing officials’ not reflected in COI report
The level of corruption among public officials in the BVI that was expected to be found once the Commission of Inquiry (COI) was completed did not materialise in any way.
Pirates & Synergy complete historic softball finals sweep
Pirates and Synergy defeated their opponents on August 19, 2022, to complete a historic double sweep in the 2022 Terrence 'Chino' Chinnery National Fast Pitch League at E. Walwyn Brewley Ballpark in Long Bush.
Fraser concerned about senior citizen programme funding
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has expressed concern for the government’s senior citizens programme, which he suggested was being run at a deficit.
No communication with ex-Premier Fahie to date- Premier Wheatley
Since his arrest in Miami on April 28, 2022, ex-Premier of the Virgin Islands Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has not communicated to the people of the territory.
Premier insists gov’t very serious about sports
Despite appearances to the contrary, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that his government has placed a priority on the subject of sports in the territory.
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