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Some persons would ask 7 to 10 elected Reps for grants– Hon Penn
Unity Government Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Marlon A. Penn (R8) has announced that with the transition of public assistance grants from District Representatives and the House of Assembly to the Social Development Dep...
Ex-judge opens COVID inquiry into UK handling of pandemic
A retired judge opened a public inquiry on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, into how Britain handled the coronavirus pandemic, saying bereaved families and those who suffered would be at the heart of the proceedings.
UK wants COI reforms done before elections — Shaina Smith-Archer
Chairman of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association (BVICCHA) Shaina Smith-Archer has argued that the United Kingdom (UK) government wants the BVI to complete its Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended reforms before the timel...
Several reform reviewers report difficulty accessing documents
Investigators appointed to review various areas of policy and governance under the recommended Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms have reported difficulty accessing documents to conduct their duties.
New BVITB Board Members given orientation session
The newly appointed Board members of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) met for their first meeting in an official orientation on Monday, October 3, 2022.
Belongership applications increase as gov’t halts unlawful policy
There has been an increase in applications for belongership status in the BVI in the last few months.
Gov’t still unjustifiably using tender waivers for contracts, UK told
Governor John Rankin has expressed concern to the United Kingdom government that Cabinet in the BVI is still indiscriminately issuing tender waivers for government contracts.
CoI report & Fahie's arrest was the ‘perfect storm’ for UK– Hon Fraser
As controversy continues over whether it was planned or coincidental that the arrest of ex-Premier Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) came a day before the release of the scathing Commission of Inquiry (CoI) report, Opposition Leader Hon Ju...
Big mistake! Gov’t shouldn’t have accepted COI recommendations
The National Unity Government made a serious error when it accepted the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report’s recommendations to be implemented with rigorous timelines through an agreed framework between itself and the United Kingdom (UK)...
Hung jury, mistrial can result from dishonest jurors — HC Registrar
Dishonesty on the part of jurors could possibly lead to high court trials being redone in their entirety, High Court Registrar Vareen Vanterpool-Nibbs told members of the public during a recent consultation over the new Jury Act.
No decision yet on contesting upcoming elections, says Walwyn
Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn said he has made no decision yet on whether he will run for political office at the upcoming general elections that are constitutionally due by May 2023.
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...
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