DECISION TO BE MADE ON WHETHER TO RENOVATE OR REBUILD THE ALTHEA SCATLIFFE SCHOOL

The Ministry of Education will be deciding on whether to renovate or demolish and rebuild the Althea Scatliffe Primary School after it was recently deemed structurally compromised and closed indefinitely. This was confirmed by the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley at a recent press conference. A recent inspection of the … Continued

39 NECROPSY SAMPLES TAKEN FROM WHALES – SOME FOUND TO HAVE BEEN PREGNANT

A total of 39 necropsy tissue samples were taken from the estimated 55 pilot whales that were found beached on the eastern end of Anegada. This was confirmed by the Minister of Natural Resources Honourable Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull in a recent interview with 284News. He revealed that some of the whales were found to be … Continued

FAILING TO PASS THE REGISTER OF INTERESTS ACT BY THE DEADLINE IS NOT A MATTER OF GRAVE CONCERN – SAYS GOVERNOR

Governor His Excellency John Rankin has said that the National Unity Government’s failure to pass the Register of Interests Act 2022 by the June 30 deadline is not a matter of grave concern. Governor Rankin made the comment at a recent press conference after Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley confirmed that the bill had … Continued

TWO OF THE GOVERNOR’S PICKS FOR THE CONSTITUTIONAL REVIEW COMMISSION RECEIVED STRONG OPPOSITION

Two of the three persons nominated by the Governor for the Constitutional Review Commission were not unanimously voted upon. This was disclosed by Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley at a press conference on Friday, July 1, following the announcement of a 16-member Constitutional Review Commission. Premier Wheatley did not single out the two individuals … Continued

‘CULTURAL ICON’ EILEEN PARSONS’ VI DAY COMMENTS STIR “UPSET AND HURT’ AMONG RESIDENTS

During a recently held Virgin Islands Day ceremony held at the HLSCC auditorium, which is named in her honor. Former legislator Eileen L. Parsons OBM, who is popularly regarded as a Culture Icon stunned residents with what many are calling hurtful and disrespectful comments regarding who she thinks is considered a Virgin Islander. Her remarks … Continued

GOVERNOR AND POLICE COMMISSIONER ACCUSED OF LYING AFTER BEING CAUGHT IN CONFLICTING STATEMENTS ON “POLICE IN PARADISE VIDEO”; BVITB SAYS NO REQUEST WERE MADE OR PERMISSION GRANTED. GOVERNOR SAYS HE ACCEPTS POLICE COMMISSIONERS APOLOGY

Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John Rankin CMG and Police Commissioner Mark Collins have been accused of lying after being caught in a number of conflicting statements regarding the “Police in Paradise video. In a recent statement the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has addressed claims made by the Governor of the Virgin Islands … Continued

“GOVERNOR TURNBULL SERVED THE PEOPLE OF THE USVI WITH DISTINCTION, HE WAS A DEAR FRIEND OF THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS AND A BELONGER.”-PREMIER WHEATLEY

In an official statement, Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley shared his sentiments on the passing of former USVI Governor Charles W. Turnbull. Former Governor of the United States Virgin Islands Charles W. Turnbull passed away on Sunday July 3rd, 2022 at the age of 87. At the time of his passing … Continued

PREMIER WHEATLEY ATTENDING 43RD CARICOM MEETING IN SURINAME

In a Government commissioned release, it was announced that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is away from the Territory attending the 43rd Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Suriname from July 3 to 5. The heads of CARICOM are expected … Continued