The newest member of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Carvin Malone has stated that he is not in favour of allowing the former Premier Andrew Fahie to join the House of Assembly sessions virtually from the United States. Malone’s comments came in response to a question posed by 284News at a recent press conference, where … Continued
Territorial at Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone has indicated that he has received word from the former Premier Andrew Fahie following his bond release from a federal detention center in Miami. Malone gave the confirmation during a press conference on Wednesday, after announcing that he had resigned from the National Unity Government and crossed over … Continued
Territorial at Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone has crossed over to the Opposition, stating that several conflicting decisions made by his former National Unity Government colleagues as the reason for his decision. Malone made the shocking disclosure during an impromptu press conference which was held in the conference room of the House of Assembly Office … Continued
A Road Traffic operation over the weekend resulted in detention of five vehicles, including three motor scooters, and the arrest of two persons. Three scooters as well as two vehicles were detained after the drivers could not produce a driver’s licence or insurance. These vehicles were detained to prevent the continuation of these traffic offences. … Continued
For the first time since 2019, the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) will be hosting its third free annual Sports Festival at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground on Saturday, June 25. This was confirmed by the BVIOC in a media statement that said the free event will mark Olympic Day which is annually recognised on June … Continued
The Office of Gender Affairs is celebrating men this month by promoting health and wellness as part of Men’s Health Week from June 13 to 17. The week of activities will focus on building healthy environments for men and boys by creating physically, mentally and emotionally healthy environments in the home, workplace and social settings. … Continued
The Inland Revenue Department is introducing a new online Tax Receivable System to empower the taxpaying community and enhance tax collections. The upgraded system, Standard Integrated Government Tax Administration System – SIGTAS 3.0, automates the administration of all taxes and licences. Commissioner of Inland Revenue Mrs. Karen Smith-Aaron said SIGTAS 3.0 is scheduled to go … Continued
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser believes there should be no excuses as to why the territory continues to suffer water woes, considering the availability of some $2 million which has been sitting in an approved fund for the Water Network Improvement Plan since 2018. Fraser made the statement in a recent session of the House of … Continued
The United Kingdom (UK) Government and the Governor of the Virgin Islands will be supervising and monitoring the elected arms of the BVI Government over the next two years. This was confirmed in the approved proposal that was submitted to the UK Government by the National Unity Government recently. According to the proposal, enhanced monitoring … Continued
In an official correspondence the Deputy Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr. David D Archer Jr. issued a statement following the announcement by Health Minister on Mask Mandates. The statement by Deputy Governor David D Archer stated, “Following the statement (attached) ‘Adjusting Public Health Measures in the Current Context of COVID-19’ issued by Honourable Marlon … Continued
