THE UK’S POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC CRISIS NOT LIKELY TO IMPACT ITS COMMITMENT TO THE BVI – SAYS GOVERNOR

The United Kingdom’s present political and economic crisis is likely not to affect its commitment to the British Virgin Islands or its support to the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry Report recommendations. This is according to the opinion of His Excellency Governor John Rankin who made the comment less than 24 hours prior to … Continued

HON NEVILLE SMITH TO TEMPORARILY SET UP OFFICE IN DISTRICT 1 – MALONE TO ASSIST

At Large Representative Honourable Neville Smith has been tasked to temporarily represent the people of the First District who, following the arrest of former Premier Andrew Fahie, were left without proper representation in the government. The reveal was made by At Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone who explained that he will continue to assist Smith … Continued

TOP COP CLEARED FOLLOWING INVESTIGATION INTO LEAKED “POLICE IN PARADISE” VIDEO – CONFIRMS GOVERNOR

The National Security Council has concluded that there was “absolutely” no criminal offense committed by the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins following an investigation into the leaked “Police in Paradise” video. This is according to His Excellency Governor John Rankin who made the disclosure during a press conference on Wednesday. The governor was asked by … Continued

BVI COMPLETES UN VICE CHAIRMANSHIP AT ECLAC REGIONAL MEETING

The British Virgin Islands has successfully completed its Vice Chairmanship of the Caribbean Development Cooperation Committee (CDCC) that is a subsidiary body of the United Nations (UN) Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean. The Vice Chairmanship concluded with the handover of the Chairmanship of the CDCC from the Government of Saint and the … Continued

80 FROM THE SISTER ISLANDS NOW EQUIPPED WITH SAIL-SAFE TRAINING SKILLS

A number of residents from the sister islands now have the capacity to safely sail the territory after 80 persons recently received sail-safe training certification from a series of workshops. This was confirmed in a government-commissioned media release which said the training was conducted on the sister islands of Virgin Gorda, Jost Van Dyke, and … Continued

THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR’S OFFICE CALLED OUT FOR RUSHING IMPORTANT LEGISLATION – PROPER CONSULTATION NEEDED SAYS FLAX-CHARLES

Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Honourable Shereen Flax-Charles has called out the Office of the Deputy Governor for failing to provide proper public consultation on important pieces of legislation brought before the House of Assembly from their office. At the time, Flax-Charles was contributing to debates on the Jury Act which she said … Continued

MALONE SHEDS LIGHT ON FORMATION OF UNITY GOVT – SAYS RELATIONSHIP WITH FAHIE HAD HIM EXCLUDED

Territorial At Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone has revealed that it was his perceived close relationship with former Premier Andrew Fahie that made him ineligible to sit in the Cabinet of the National Unity Government. While making a guest appearance on a recent edition of “Talking Points”, Malone offered his insight on the processes and … Continued

OT MINISTER JESSE NORMAN TO VISIT THE BVI NEXT WEEK – INSTRUCTS GOVERNOR TO SUBMIT A REPORT ON TENDER WAIVERS

The Minister for Americas and the Overseas Territories the Right Honourable Jesse Norman will be visiting the British Virgin Islands next week. Governor His Excellency John Rankin confirmed the visit during a press conference on Wednesday. He said the minister’s visit will be on Thursday and Friday, adding that he plans to meet with a … Continued

PREMIER WHEATLEY TO DELIVER ADDRESS DURING OECS AUTHORITY MEETING IN MONTSERRAT

Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is currently away from the Territory attending the 72nd Meeting of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Authority in Montserrat from 19-20 October.  According to Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt Igwe, the Premier will deliver an address during the … Continued