STATEMENT BY MR. BENITO WHEATLEY; SPECIAL ENVOY OF THE PREMIER OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS Your Excellencies, You will recall the political crisis in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) earlier this year that was brought to the attention of the C-24 at the UN Pacific Regional Seminar on Decolonization in Saint Lucia from 11th-12th May. … Continued
The National Unity Government has debunked rumours that His Excellency Governor John Rankin is making preparations to move his office into the space on the first floor of the Cutlass Tower, the same building where the Premier’s Office is housed. As explained by Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe, the intention for this … Continued
The Wheatley Administration is steadily moving along with its plans to re-imagine beautification strategies in the territory by introducing a new year-round beautification mechanism through the Department of Public Works. Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley spoke mainly on the bush-cutting aspect of the initiative during a recent press engagement. He said, “What we are … Continued
Former police inspector and the first woman to join the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Ms. Eileen Baronville was honoured and recognised for her more than three decades of service to the territory. The recognition came at the RVIPF’s Motivational Luncheon on Monday, October 10 as part of the force’s 55th anniversary celebrations this week. Speaking … Continued
The 50th anniversary of the first observance of the British Virgin Islands/United States Virgin Islands Friendship Day celebrations will be held on Saturday, October 22. This year’s BVI/USVI Friendship Day is being hosted by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, and will take place in the British Virgin Islands under … Continued
Former Director of the International Affairs Secretariat Najan Christopher has been arrested and charged with breach of trust by a public officer and false assumption of authority. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a statement on Tuesday, October 11. “Police can confirm that Najan Christopher was arrested and charged … Continued
In collective devotion and servitude, the Board of Trustees, Senior Pastor Bishop John I. Cline, the Pastors, and Members of the New Life Baptist Church are pleased to announce the appointment of Jovan Edward Lee Cline to the position of senior pastor. The appointment will be effective January 2023. The decision comes as current Senior … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has dismissed the recent claims made by the Governor in his Quarterly Review report which claims that the National Unity Government continues to unjustifiably issue tender waivers for some government contracts. Premier Wheatley responded to the claims during last Friday’s press conference as he addressed a number of concerns … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatly has reiterated his sheer opposition to the concept of suspending a country’s constitution. “Let me just speak about the whole concept of suspending someone’s constitution. I don’t agree with it. In any way, shape or form. I do not agree with the United Kingdom or any other government suspending … Continued
High Court Registrar Vareen Vanterpool-Nibbs believes that the decision to expand the eligibility pool for jurors in the territory was an important move to ensure the continuity of fair court proceedings. This, she explained, is accomplished by mitigating the issue of jurors having to be stood aside due to their close connections to persons in … Continued
