Mrs. Bethsaida Smith-Hanley is the new clerk of the House of Assembly. The Office of the Deputy Governor announced the appointment in a media release on Monday, January 8 which confirmed that it came into effect on December 31, 2023. Commenting on her appointment, Smith-Hanley expressed that she is grateful to serve in the capacity … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin has expressed his disappointment in the recent claims which suggest that some members of the House of Assembly are seeking to weaken the Integrity in Public Life Act 2021. The governor made the claim after delivering his final Quarterly Review Report on the implementation process of the Commission of Inquiry … Continued
The missing Brazilians who were labeled as ‘At-Large’ by immigration officials after they off boarded a cruise ship in the BVI on January 6th but did not return have stated that they are safe and in St. Marteen. On Sunday January 7th, an official flyer with the photos of Ms. Ana Carolina Thomas and Mr. … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced that significant progress is being made in the ongoing airport development project. To this end, the BVI Airports Authority has opened tenders for the development of a business case which is crucial to the project’s success following a recently concluded RFP process. The tendering process attracted interest … Continued
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley says House of Assembly members are unanimously disappointed by outgoing Governor John Rankin’s intent to seek additional authority from the United Kingdom. Rankin revealed that he intends to seek additional powers for the Governor’s Office to boost the implementation of reforms related to the Commission of Inquiry. In response, Wheatley said … Continued
Regional airline LIAT has announced it will wind down operations and close on January 24th. News broke in reports by Barbados Today after their news desk obtained a copy of a letter signed by LIAT Administrator Cleveland Seaforth, dated January 4th 2024. “After careful consideration and evaluation of the present operations, a decision has been … Continued
Outgoing Governor John Rankin has stated his intention to ask the United Kingdom for expanded powers and an extended deadline for implementing reforms in the British Virgin Islands. Rankin expressed doubt that the government can meet the current May 2024 target, despite two prior deadline adjustments at their request. He noted only one additional reform … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Ports Authority (BVIPA) is delighted to share the successful collaboration with local confectioner Ms. Jehree D. Clarke of JD’s Candies and Windstar Cruises. Ms. Clarke has recently been welcomed as a vendor for Windstar Cruises’ Wind Surf to deliver her signature coconut fudge when the ship calls to the British Virgin Islands. The coconut fudge will be added … Continued
Local singers performing a range of genres will highlight the first edition of Cultural Thursdays at Carrot Bay tomorrow, 4thJanuary 2024. Performances will highlight the talented residentsof the First District featuring gospel, reggae, and country and western, reflecting the music enjoyed in the islands through the years. Two local carolling groups will also perform as they close the Christmas season and celebrate the new year. Committee President Monica Howson … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has announced its intention to launch a website specific to track the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations. This is in line with the Virgin Islands Modern Governance Approach, “Government Business at its Best”, launched at the end of July last year, to further the implementation of … Continued
