Former government consultant and avid Virgin Islands Party supporter Claude ‘Skelton’ Cline has taken the stance to distance himself from the alleged actions of Premier Honourable Andrew Fahie who is presently detained in a Miami Federal jail on serious charges. Cline made his position known during his Honestly Speaking radio programme on Tuesday. He said … Continued
Yesterday, May 3rd, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) issued a statement regarding the release of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report in the BVI and commented specifically on the recommendation to suspend the Virgin Islands Constitution. The statement said “CARICOM supports the decision of the duly elected Government of the BVI to welcome the recommendations for … Continued
Hon. Vincent Wheatley issued his first statement since the announcement of the unsettling events involving Premier Fahie. Wheatley said, “Since the detention of Hon. Fahie last week and the subsequent release of the COI report, the Territory has been thrown into a state of anxiety, confusion and anger. It is important that during such times, … Continued
Another legislator under the sitting Virgin Islands Party administration has come forward to share sentiments as to the recent happenings involving Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew A Fahie. At-Large Representative and Junior Minister for Trade and Economic Development Hon. Sharie B de Castro in her first official statement since the events said, “Like many … Continued
The Financial Investigation Agency is reminding all businesses categorized as Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (“DNFBPs”) in the Virgin Islands of its 31st May 2022 deadline for registration with the Agency. Businesses and professions classified as DNFBPs include: legal practitioners, notaries public and accountants undertaking the provision of services to clients, which involve transactions concerning … Continued
A candle-light vigil is to be held this Saturday, May 7th at the Road Town Fire Headquarters in honour of Shaquoy ‘Puzy’ Smith, a Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Officer who died following a scooter accident on April 18th. After being found in critical condition on Hope Hill early Easter Monday, 24-year-old Smith was taken … Continued
Sitting member of the Virgin Islands party administration and 6th District Representative Hon. Alvera Maduro-Caines has shared her sentiments on the present state of affairs in the territory of the Virgin Islands, in a recent statement. Maduro-Caines said, “Like most Virgin Islanders, I received the news of the unfortunate arrest of the Premier of the … Continued
Premier Andrew Fahie’s request for diplomatic immunity has been rejected by the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida. This is according to a document obtained by 284News which said that the ‘Notice of Invocation of Immunity’ which was submitted by the premier’s attorney Theresa Van Vliet was not applicable to Premier Fahie . … Continued
The Queen’s Baton Relay which is part of the Commonwealth Games tradition is in the British Virgin Islands and will be here until Thursday, as the territory joins in the celebrations in the countdown of Birmingham 2022. The opening ceremony to kick off the Queen’s Baton Relay in the BVI was held this morning which … Continued
Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has issued his resignation following a request made by the Acting Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley. This was confirmed moments ago during the on-going sitting of the House of Assembly, where Willock made the announcement. Willock also listed some of the accomplishments he achieved while at … Continued
