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Direct rule or Indirect Rule
Post the Commission of Inquiry Report, there are only two options for British Virgin Islands governance short term: the next 4 years. There will be either direct rule or indirect rule. Both types will see the UK cabinet and Foreign and C...
Premier affirms Unity Gov’ts commitment to fighting money laundering
Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley has affirmed his Government’s commitment to fighting money laundering and other financial crimes in the VI
Study standing orders; follow UK House of Commons - Hon Fraser urges new Speaker
New Speaker in the Virgin Islands (VI) House of Assembly (HoA) Hon Corine N. George-Massicote having been sworn into the House on Thursday, May 26, 2022, was urged to study her role carefully.
VI taxpayers to foot Governor's $44K CoI legal bill
Local taxpayers will have to foot a huge legal bill incurred by current United Kingdom (UK) appointed Governor John J. Rankin, CMG, when he appeared before the Commission of Inquiry on November 24, 2021.
Five Acts left without assent across gov’ts! Four under Fahie’s watch
Spanning various governments, at least five pieces of legislation passed in the House of Assembly but have not received assent from the territory’s governors.
Over $1.6M in rent concessions offered to TPP tenants since 2020
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has revealed that the Virgin Islands government granted rent concessions to 70 tenants at the Cyril B. Romney Tortola Pier Park which totalled more than 1.6 million dollars.
Former Premier Fahie instructed us to file injunction against COI
The injunction against the Commission of Inquiry lawyers to prevent them from practising in the Virgin Islands was architected by former Premier, Andrew Fahie.
National Unity Government to review 7% remittance tax
The seven per cent tax placed on money transfers leaving the territory has long since been an issue among expatriates in the Virgin Islands; however, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said his government is looking to review the policy.
Unity Gov’t wants Governor implementing CoI recommendations– Premier Wheatley
New Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has indicated that his Unity Government is looking to have the Governor of the Virgin Islands, H.E. John J. Rankin, CMG have overall responsibility to implement the...
We have found Hon Fahie ‘guilty without hearing a word from him’- VI Lawyer
Local attorney Richard G. Rowe has pointed to the double standard and insularity regarding the condemnation of former Premier Andrew A. Fahie (R1) and others by persons in the Virgin Islands.
Corine N. George-Massicote sworn in as new HoA Speaker
As first and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online, that local Attorney Corine N. George-Massicote was tipped to be the new Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA), Mrs George-Massicote was sworn in this morning, Thursday, May...
Hon Rymer 'justifies' $1M elevator for Admin Complex
When it was disclosed to the public that a new elevator for Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex will cost the Government of the Virgin Islands over one million dollars, according to a Cabinet Post Meeting Statement released on, May 12...
Past political experiences prepared me to be Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has disclosed that his previous political failings early in his political career before gaining office in 2019 have given him the relevant experience to tackle his current post as Premier of the Virgin Islands.
False reporting a concern! Premier denies issuing $80K media contract
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed concerns about what he describes as negative and false reporting by some members of the local media fraternity on the actions of the new National Unity Government.
Police Association calls for payment of 'long overdue' increments & allowances
The non-payment of increments and allowances to officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is said to be adding to the frustration and poor morale of members of the RVIPF.
Elected officials will no longer be responsible for social assistance grants
The government will be moving from its hybrid social assistance system to a central-standardised institutional system where the Social Development Department will be solely responsible for providing social assistance to residents.
Years outstanding! Police demand payment of increments, allowances
The Executive of the Police Welfare Association (PWA) has called for the relevant authorities to implement the necessary systems and functions to ensure all members are paid their outstanding increments and allowances.
Hon Penn to make 'comprehensive statement' on situation @ Pockwood Pond
Residents of the Virgin Islands (VI), especially those directly affected by the frequent landfill fires at Pockwood Pond, continue to complain about the situation.
‘There is really no justification for direct rule in BVI’- Dominica PM
Prime Minister of Dominica Mr Roosevelt Skerrit has said there is “no justification” for direct rule by the British in the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) and has called on Britain to listen to the voices in the territory and across the re...
Attorney Corine N. George-Massicote tipped to be new Speaker
Almost three weeks after the untimely resignation of former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Julian Willock, a new Speaker is expected to be elected and sworn in on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the 3rd Sitting of the 4th Session of th...
Sports may soon be placed as its own line item in territory’s budget
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said sports may soon be placed as a line item in the territory’s annual national budget.
Inland Revenue extends property tax amnesty to February 2023
The Inland Revenue Department has announced that the government plans to extend the 100 per cent reduction on property tax interests accrued for the 2021 tax year and prior years.
Airports Authority Board and SSB will be dissolved
Following the announcement of the dissolution of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) some weeks ago, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said today that the boards of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), and the Social Security Board (SSB) will also ...
Fahie granted $1M bail after failed appeal by US prosecutors
Former Premier of the Virgin Islands, Andrew Fahie, was granted a new bail offer when he appeared in the South Florida Federal Court yesterday, May 23, after a judge struck down the United States prosecutors’ appeal against the initial b...
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