The Government of the Virgin Islands has formally submitted a proposal to the United Kingdom Government detailing their agenda to implement the recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report under democratic governance. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure during Wednesday’s press conference. He said the proposal was … Continued
Chairman of the BVI Ports Authority Mr. Kelvin Hodge has indicated that he will be tendering his resignation as the National Unity Government announces plans to appoint a new board. This was confirmed by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the disclosure on Wednesday, May 11 during a press … Continued
The Virgin Islands is said to be taking all requisite steps to ensure that it adheres to its international obligations as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. The Territory is also complying with all sanctions issued by the United Kingdom that are extended to it by way of the relevant Overseas Territories Sanctions Orders … Continued
In a Government Information Services release, it was announced that Works have commenced on the Carrot Bay Revetment Project to restore and reinforce the shoreline against any major changes that may be caused by natural elements. Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities Honourable Kye M. Rymer said the project started on May 9 and on … Continued
Residents in the British Virgin Islands are being urged to self-isolate and test if exposed to anyone who tests positive for COVID-19, as active cases rise to 151 in the territory. The message comes from the Acting Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ronald Georges who made the statement in a media release from the Ministry of … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has likened the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report to a mirror that reflects the issues of the BVI people which have been constantly highlighted over a number of years. Dr. Wheatley made comments while appearing as a guest on the Honestly Speaking radio programme with … Continued
Tarik Aaron has been convicted by Senior Magistrate Richards on the charge of Possession of a Controlled Drug with intent to Supply, a violation of section 7 (2) of the Drug (Prevention of Misuse) Act(Cap 178) ( as amended). In a statement released by the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions on Tuesday May … Continued
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has said that they have not been deliberately concealing information relating to its Fuel Supply Agreement with Delta Petroleum. The BVIEC cleared the air in a recent statement following what they described as “misleading and disturbing statements which were publicly made.” The Corporation said the rumoured statements made have the … Continued
The Commission of Inquiry Report has concluded that the $7.2 million BVI Airways project was plagued with mass instances of poor governance and dishonesty among public officials which led to its failure. The COI Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom made the disclosure within his 946-page Report. He listed the former Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. … Continued
On Wednesday May 11th, residents of the Virgin Islands will again take to the streets in demonstration against the possibility of Direct UK Rule. The first demonstration took place a week ago in front of Government House upon the arrival of Hon. Rt. Amanda Milling. While the territory awaits the decision by the UK, organizers … Continued
