Newly appointed Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Honourable Natalio Whealtey says he is ready to lead the territory and his newly formed National Unity Government. Dr. Wheatley was officially sworn in as Premier on Thursday by the Governor His Excellency John Rankin. The move came after he successfully moved a no confidence motion … Continued
According to international reports, BVI Ports Authority Director Oleanvine Maynard who is presently in federal custody facing charges related to conspiracy to import cocaine along with money laundering has, through her public defender invoked her right to remain silent. Maynard has been in federal custody since her arrest on April 28th, 2022 in Miami, along … Continued
Via a Government press release, Minister for Transportation, Works and Utilities, Honourable Kye Rymer has commended Fire Officers throughout the Virgin Islands for their unwavering dedication to the protection of life and property in in observance of International Firefighters Day on May 4. Hon. Rhymer said, “It is fitting that the public stays aware of … Continued
Acting Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley has moved a no confidence motion on behalf of the National Unity Government to remove Honourable Andrew Fahie as the Premier of the Virgin Islands. The motion was moved moments ago in the 2nd Sitting of the 4th Session of the House of Assembly where Dr. Wheatley announced his Government’s … Continued
Premier Honourable Andrew Fahie will be required to remain behind bars after his approved $500,000 bond was appealed by United States (U.S) prosecutors on Wednesday. This was confirmed by international media company Nationwide News which said the bond that initially was granted by Judge Alicia Otazo Reyes of the U.S. District Court for the Southern … Continued
It has been confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force that an accident occurred this morning involving a vehicle and four pedestrians. In an official statement the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force said, “Police can confirm an accident in the Carrot Bay area, around 6:15am today May 5th, where four pedestrians, on an early … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force have confirmed that they received reports of an Armed Robbery at Thelma’s nightclub in Virgin Gorda after midnight on May 4th, and are actively pursuing the investigation. It was reported that two masked men entered the establishment with what appeared to be firearms and removed two bags from an … Continued
In a recent Facebook post, 9th District Representative Hon. Vincent O Wheatley addressed being stripped of his duties as Minister for Natural Resources, Labor and Workforce Development in the proposed Unity Government of the Virgin Islands. He said, “I know many persons, especially in my District, that are feeling disappointed and angry at the proposed … Continued
At Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone has broken his silence to clear the air following yesterday’s announcement of a National Unity Government, stating that he voluntarily gave up his position as a minister to support a unification geared at reforming the territory. During Wednesday’s press conference Acting Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley listed a … Continued
First case of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), performed in the BVI today at Bougainvillea Clinic. More to come on this story.
