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By-election may not happen after Fahie misses third House sitting
Former Premier Andrew Fahie may soon have to vacate his seat in the House of Assembly (HOA) once he misses a third consecutive sitting, but a by-election that will see him being replaced as First District Representative may not be automa...
Speed bumps! Premier says COI Implementation Unit delayed
A unit intended to overlook the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended reforms has encountered a delay in its start, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley disclosed recently.
‘Restrictive’ language in amended ROI Act a concern for governor
Governor John Rankin has expressed some concerns with the language of the amended Register of Interest Act, and believes it may be contrary to the new culture of transparency and accountability the government is trying to foster in the t...
Governor open to talks about withdrawing UK’s Order In Council
Governor John Rankin has said he is open to having discussions with Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley on removing the Order in Council that the United Kingdom government has on stand-by to partially suspend the Virgin Islands’ constitution.
Public meetings coming to discuss residency, Belongership
A series of public meetings will be launched as it pertains to discussions on residents obtaining Belonger status in the territory, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated.
Reporting structure being set up for Complaints Commissioner
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that a mechanism is being worked out to allow reports from the Complaints Commissioner to be sent directly to the Governor.
Doing remote business helped grow financial services during pandemic
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BVI Finance, Elise Donovan has said the ability to do business remotely significantly contributed to the positive growth of the local financial services sector, despite facing challenges with COVID-19.
Public servants praised for vast work done to roll out COI reforms
Kudos have been extended to public officers for the work they have done so far in helping to meet the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended reform deadlines.
UK’s House of Commons willing to assist in Register of Interests fix
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report recommended that the government engage the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) for assistance in designing a new system of registration of interests based o...
Sheila Braithwaite appointed to review statutory board posts
Former Complaints Commissioner Sheila Braithwaite has been selected to review statutory board appointments in the territory.
Reviewer identified for govt’s good governance policies - Premier
A person has been selected to assist in reviewing the government’s policies as it relates to good governance executed through statutory boards, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has advised.
‘Let us work with UK as partners’, Vanterpool now urges
The BVI should work closely with the United Kingdom (UK) as partners as it seeks to move forward in its journey towards self-determination.
AG finalising draft document for jury pool expansion
An initiative that may see the territory’s jury pool expanded to include non-nationals living in the BVI for less than ten years has already begun, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced recently.
COMMENTARY: Time to stop blaming Andrew!
Year after year we held Emancipation celebrations until the ‘God of Nature and Laws of Balance’ had enough of the hypocrisy and stopped it through floods and a pandemic.
It's time to stop blaming Andrew
The Elusive Emancipation: Year after year we held Emancipation Celebrations until the ‘God of Nature & Laws of Balance’ had enough of the hypocrisy and stopped it through Floods and Pandemic… Still, we have not improved or seemed not to ...
‘We want the report!’- Hon Malone says AG to be written for Withers CoI response
Opposition Member in the Virgin Islands House of Assembly (HoA), Hon Carvin Malone (AL) says he intends to write the Attorney General, Hon Dawn J. Smith, to produce the report that should have been created by Withers law firm in response...
'Originator of hate’ Cindy Rosan now claims slander; Files lawsuit
Controversial and alleged hater of Virgin Islanders, Cindy Rosan is now being bitten by what she has allegedly started. For months, from early 2021, she has developed a reputation for slander and libel against residents found to be out o...
Establish Indigenous Virgin Islander category and seek reparations
Leader of the Opposition Julian Fraser has called for the Constitutional Review Committee to create a new section in the Virgin Islands Constitution that establishes a category for indigenous Virgin Islanders who would get reparations fr...
Premier optimistic about July deadline for COI audit recommendation
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed optimism about meeting a month-end deadline for the implementation of some of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report’s audit recommendations.
VI should make proposals rather than accept instructions- Hon Malone
Opposition Member Honourable Carvin Malone (AL) has called out the Virgin Islands (VI) for being in a reactive state rather than proactive when it comes to policies.
COI found no smoking gun so witch hunts should be avoided
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reasoned that the Commission of Inquiry (COI) found no incontrovertible incriminating evidence as it examined the state of governance in the BVI. However, he suggested the dynamics of the COI may have chan...
We are too comfortable blaming everyone else — Malone
Territorial At-Large Representative, Carvin Malone has called for more engagement on the part of the wider population on issues that matter to the territory.
Belongership is a privilege not a right - Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated categorically that residency in the Virgin Islands is a privilege and not a right so time spent in the territory cannot be the sole determining factor in granting Belonger status.
A Virgin Islands Catharsis
The present discomfort and nervousness with UK Indirect Rule of the Virgin Islands is a very necessary wake-up call for the country. Now, we all know that the grandstanding and theatrics of various politicians in the Virgin Islands in re...
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