Former Deputy Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering wants the answer to the question of who gave the governor constitutional authority to set up the Constitutional Review Committee of the territory. Dr. Pickering posed the question during his recent appearance as a guest on the ‘Honestly Speaking’ radio programme. With the BVI’s Constitution not suspended, he said … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley believes that it would not be in the Virgin Islands’ interest to remove his brother Benito Wheatley from his present capacity as Special Envoy of the Premier. This was the sentiment shared by Premier Wheatley after a small section of the population raised concerns that having his brother Benito … Continued
The Ministry of Health and Social Development and the BVI Red Cross Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will establish a framework for strengthening the operational partnership between the two entities. According to a government-commissioned media release, the MOU “provides a broad framework and agreed principles for mutual cooperation and coordination between … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) seized four high-powered motorcycles over the weekend which were found to be well over the 125cc legal limit of the territory. This was confirmed in a statement by the RVIPF on Tuesday which said an off-duty police officer played a huge role in orchestrating the seizure which has … Continued
The Premier of the Virgin Islands has assured the public that his National Unity Government is on track with achieving its deliverables for the Commission of Inquiry Report recommendations that are due at the end of the month. Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley gave the assurance at a recent press conference when asked by local … Continued
In a recent statement Junior Minister for Tourism and District 6 representative Hon. Alvera Maduro- Caines issued a statement on a leaked video titled ‘Police in Paradise’. Maduro-Caines wrote, “As Junior Minister for Tourism and as a proud Virgin Islander, I reject the intentions, assumptions, generalisations and implications in the video of tasteless and in … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin has expressed that he will be addressing the matter involving the recently leaked graphical video entitled ‘Police in Paradise’ with the Commissioner of Police Mark Collins. This is according to Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the disclosure in a statement on Monday, June 27. Premier Wheatley said … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull is in Lisbon Portugal attending the United Nations (UN) Ocean Conference from June 27 to July 1. Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Natural Resources and Labour Mr. Joseph Smith-Abbott is also in attendance. The goal of the UN Ocean Conference is to mobilise … Continued
The ongoing investigation into the Elmore Stoutt High School Perimeter Wall Project has so far resulted in one male being slapped with three charges. He is 55-year-old Kelvin Thomas of Chalwell Estate, Tortola who is charged with obtaining property by deception, making a false statement to a public officer, and possession of the proceeds of … Continued
Commissioner of Police Mark Collins has issued an apology to the public following the circulation of a video that has received major criticism from residents. The video which is five minutes and thirty-eight seconds in length is entitled ‘Police in Paradise’ and includes Commissioner Collins and other members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. … Continued
