Walking Bill by K. Goddezz
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UK REVOKES ORDER IN COUNCIL AFTER “SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS” ON COI REFORMS
The United Kingdom has formally moved to revoke the Order in Council that would have allowed it to suspend the Virgin Islands’ constitution and impose direct rule, citing “important and significant progress” by the Government of the Virgin Islands in implementing Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms. In a letter dated September 22, 2025, UK Minister … Continued
HOA APPEALS FOR PATIENCE FROM THE PUBLIC ON SALARY INCREASES REPORT
After receiving massive increases in salaries for more than one year without the public’s knowledge, the House of Assembly in a release says it is dedicated to accountability and transparency. The release says the House of Assembly acknowledges the Special Report of the Auditor General concerning the Financing of the 2024 Public Service Salary Increases, … Continued
RESIDENTS URGED TO SIGN UP FOR SEWAGE SYSTEM AS PROJECT NEARS COMPLETION
Minister of Communications and Works Kye Rymer is urging residents to sign up for the ongoing Long Swamp Pump Station project, which he says is nearing completion and will play a key role in improving the territory’s infrastructure. Speaking on location at the Long Swamp Pump Station on Monday, contractors said the project is 85 … Continued
CARIBBEAN NOT INSULATED FROM GLOBAL CRISES, WARNS DR. MIKE
Pastor Dr. Michael Turnbull has warned that the world is undergoing a deep “identity crisis,” as conflict, violence and global instability continue to dominate headlines. Speaking during a recent sermon, Dr. Turnbull reflected on the ongoing war in Ukraine, Sudan and the humanitarian crisis in Palestine,saying these events illustrate how humanity has become desensitized to … Continued
PRISONER DIES IN CELL AT BALSAM GHUT- NO INDICATION OF SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES
An investigation is underway into the death of a prisoner at Balsam Ghut. Reports say James Gordon also known as Jimmy, said to be in his late 60’s was on remand for assault charges, and he was found dead in his cell Tuesday. The circumstances surrounding his death are not known at this time. Meanwhile … Continued
AUDITOR GENERAL REVEALS HOA QUIETLY DOUBLED SALARIES IN SECRET VOTE
Members of the House of Assembly (HOA) more than doubled most of their salaries, by up to 145%, in an undisclosed informal vote days before the passage of the 2024 budget, according to a damning report from the Auditor General that also explored a $20 million shortfall in funding for public service salary increases. The … Continued
MATHAVIOUS WAS THE ARCHITECT OF BVI’S FINANCIAL SERVICES SAYS SMITH
Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith says the BVI has lost one of its greatest men of all times. Minister Smith spoke about the youthful days with Dr. Robert Mathavious growing up in Huntums Ghut together and the latter years becoming her counsellor. She stated that without a doubt Mathavious was the architect of … Continued
ROBUST SUPPORT MECHAMISM TO HELP STUDENTS WITH BEHAVIOURAL ISSUES
With the 2025/2026 Academic School year underway, Education Minister Shari De Castro says the Ministry has ‘a robust support mechanism in place to help students who exhibit behavioral problems. Minister De Castro said on Virgin Islands Voice’, last week that the Ministry still has a zero-tolerance approach to serious mis-behavior on school campuses. However, she … Continued
PREMIER DR. WHEATLEY HONOURS THE LEGACY OF DR. ROBERT MATHAVIOUS
As the territory continues to mourn the passing of Financial Services Guru Dr. Robert Mathavious, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has described him as a Nation Builder and Trailblazer. The Premier credits him with being one of the major forces behind the success of the territory’s Financial Services industry. The Premier stated he was happy Dr. … Continued
