IT WOULD NOT BE IN THE TERRITORY’S BEST INTEREST TO REMOVE BROTHER AS SPECIAL ENVOY – SAYS PREMIER

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

BVI RED CROSS AND MINISTRY OF HEALTH & SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT SIGNS MOU

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

“I REJECT THE INTENTIONS, ASSUMPTIONS, GENERALISATIONS AND IMPLICATIONS IN THE VIDEO OF TASTELESS AND IN MANY PARTS, DATED VIDEO.” HON. ALVERA MADURO CAINES- JUNIOR MINISTER OF TOURISM

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 TO ADDRESS COMMISSIONER OF POLICE ON GRAPHIC VIDEO – SAYS PREMIER

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

LABOUR MINISTER IN PORTUGAL FOR UN OCEAN CONFERENCE

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

A 3-MONTH TRANSITIONAL GRANT PROGRAMME ESTABLISHED – SDD TO DISBURSE FUNDS TO THE 362 HOA RECIPIENTS

A three-month transitional grant programme will be implemented by the Social Development Department (SDD) for monthly grant recipients referred from the House of Assembly. This was revealed by the Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn during a Monday morning press conference. The new arrangement is part of the National Unity Government’s Framework … Continued