The Special Report of the Auditor General on Claude Skeleton Cline’s contracts under the Andrew-Fahie led Virgin Islands Party Government has concluded that the purpose of his consultancy was not to add value to the government but rather to provide employment for Cline. The purpose of the investigation was for the Auditor General to provide … Continued
Minister for Communications and Works Honourable Kye Rymer has said that his ministry stands ready and committed to support every effort to enhance the system of airports in the Territory. Honourable Rymer’s comments come on the heels of the Territory’s participation in the recently held Airport Expansion summit for Latin America and the Caribbean held … Continued
Cindy Rosan has called for the resignation of Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley as she alleges that the summoning of officers to remove her from the Government Information Services (GIS) office on Monday was as a result of his personal request. Rosan was among other members of the media that afternoon when she was … Continued
An upsurge of extreme misconduct at some secondary schools across the territory has resulted in the Ministry of Education implementing new measures to curb the behaviour, including the assistance from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. Education Minister Honourable Sharie De Castro made the disclosure during a recent session of the House of Assembly where … Continued
The United Nations development system and the BVI Government has agreed to extend the UN-VI Country Implementation Plan throughout 2023 with revised priorities. This was confirmed by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the announcement during a recent session of the House of Assembly. The Country Implementation Plan is … Continued
Climate response and energy savings measures in a functional layout were on the agenda during stakeholder discussions on the new West End Ferry Terminal (WEFT) held on February 15 and 16. The meetings were held to finalise the new terminal’s conceptual designs, facilitated by RDA Contract Supervisor and Project Manager Sergio Dantas and Community Liaison … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands continues to celebrate the life of the late Honourable H. Lavity Stoutt and will be observing the 23rd anniversary of this commemorative occasion on March 5. Mr. Stoutt considered as one of the Territory’s greatest visionary leaders will be remembered this year under the theme, “Country Man Comes to … Continued
A shooting incident occurred late last evening Saturday February 18th, 2023 and has left one male nursing injuries. The Royal Virgin Islands Police confirmed the incident by stating, “The RVIPF confirms a shooting incident late last night in the Long Bush area. One male is being treated for injuries at the hospital. No further information … Continued
In a recent Government Information Services release issued on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Cabinet made the decision to begin issuing outstanding increments to public officers. Cabinet has decided to pay eligible public officers performance year increments, with arrears, for 2018 and 2019 to commence immediately and be substantially completed by end of the Second Quarter … Continued
Speaking in the wake of the Governor’s revelation that House of Assembly Members were given the choice of proceeding with an early election last May, Territorial At Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone has doubled down on his belief that Virgin Islanders should have been given the chance to choose their fate at that time. In … Continued
