The Department of Waste Management will be enhancing security measures at the Pockwood Pond dumpsite after one of the two most recent major fires has been linked to the actions of copper thieves. Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn made that disclosure during Thursday’s sitting of the House of Assembly in his … Continued
Former Speaker Julian Willock will have to pay just over $106,000 out of his pockets for the legal fees incurred during his discontinued injunction case which was filed against the Commissioner of Inquiry and his three attorneys. This after the Special Select Committee which was established under the former Premier Andrew Fahie concluded that the … Continued
Attorney Corine George-Massicote is the new Speaker of the House of Assembly after being sworn in moments ago during the 3rd Sitting of the 4th Session of the 4th House of Assembly. Her appointment makes her only the third ever female Speaker, following the likes of Vivian Inez Archibald (2003-2007) and Ingrid Moses-Scatliffe (2011-2019). She thanked all who … Continued
The Police Welfare Association (PWA) is urging the relevant authority to put the needed systems in place to have their members paid outstanding increments and allowances that in some cases have spanned two years. Chairman of the PWA and Acting Inspector in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Mr. Sean McCall made the appeal via … Continued
In the past 5 years, District One has been through many challenging events. From the ravages of the 2017 hurricanes to the 2020 pandemic, all coupled with the loss of loved ones, some tragically. We all have been touched in some way by life’s trials. “Members of the Community, in sharing their concerns with each … Continued
This year HireBVI will host its annual career exposition on Friday, May 27th, 10am to 2pm at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park. The career exposition, under the theme, “Show me the Way: A Roadmap to Employment” will expose participants to careers, job opportunities and educational options in the British Virgin Islands. Rekeema Turnbull, … Continued
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has pleaded not guilty to his three charges of conspiracy to import a controlled substance, conspiracy to engage in money laundering, and attempted money laundering. Fahie’s arraignment was held today before a U.S federal court in Miami, where he was required to enter his plea on the three charges. He is … Continued
Governor Albert Bryan has reportedly confirmed with the VI Consortium that the USVI Travel Portal will be discontinued effective on the 1st of June 2022. Dr. Tai Hunte-Ceasar, a USVI doctor and Dept. of Health Infectious Disease Specialist, said the territory is “entering into a state of endemicity where Covid-19 will continuously be prevalent throughout … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has called out a radio personality for maliciously indicating that he issued an $80,000 contract, stating he is very concerned about the “reckless dissemination of inaccurate information” by some media personalities in the territory. Premier Wheatley made the comments on Tuesday while delivering a statement … Continued
The Social Development Department will be solely responsible for the distribution of assistance grants, a change that removes elected representatives and ministries from providing such services. This decision follows Recommendation B7 from the Commission of Inquiry Report where Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom recommended a total overhaul of the BVI welfare benefits and grants system, including … Continued
