Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley provided a post-election update on Tuesday May 2nd, making it clear that he has set his eyes on restoring the confidence of the electorate in the political processes of the Virgin Islands. For voters who came out to exercise their democratic rights on April 24th the Premier sent his … Continued
The alleged shooter at the centre of the recent murder of Kemo Lettsome reportedly fired several shots while traveling in a motor vehicle. This is according to information presented by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) in a media statement on Tuesday, which confirmed that 37-year-old Lettsome was the victim of Sunday night’s fatal … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Premier Hon. Lorna Smith will be heading to the United Kingdom on their first official business trip since being elected. Premier Wheatley made the disclosure during a press conference on Tuesday, where he stated that he will be departing the territory on Wednesday to attend the coronation … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has sent his condolences to the family of Kemo Lettsome who was recently gunned down in the East End/Long Look community. This is the second gun-related murder to occur within the East End community in 2023 and the third murder by a firearm this year in the BVI. Speaking … Continued
Representatives from His Majesty’s Customs were engaged in a two- day workshop on the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). The participants were trained in areas covering legislation, science and enforcement aspects of the convention. Environmental Officer Argel Horton said CITES is an international agreement between governments with … Continued
Weekend power outages and a major leak discovered en route to Road Town has resulted in interruptions to the water supply for residents along the Blackburn Highway from Baugher’s Bay to Paraquita Bay and parts of Road Town. This was revealed in a statement from the Water and Sewerage Department on Monday, featuring Acting Director … Continued
Today marked the official commencement of “Senior Citizens Month 2023” in the Virgin Islands. Now in its 34th year, Senior Citizens Month is a month-long celebration in recognition of senior members of society. Local authorities kicked off the month of activities with a church service and declaration ceremony in Road Town. There, Hon. Vincent Wheatley … Continued
A reported low voter turnout is one of the factors that has characterised the 2023 General Election in the Virgin Islands. Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley most recently spoke on the matter during the swearing in of the new government, when he said that the incoming government, which he leads, is tasked with restoring … Continued
Members of the soon to be fully sworn in Opposition have all expressed that at some point following the announcement of the results from the 2023 General Election, they were contacted by someone within the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) camp with an offer to become Deputy Premier. This is according to information presented by some … Continued
Chairman of the Progressives United party and District 3 Elect Hon. Julian Fraser believes that the Opposition should seek to appoint shadow ministers in the 5th House of Assembly. Fraser made the comment during a recent press conference that was held by each of the three political parties which have formed the Opposition. Shadow ministers … Continued
