In a historic sitting of the House of Assembly on Monday April 17th, legislators passed the “Immigration and Passport Validation Bill 2023” with amendments. Thus, legitimising the belonger status of 688 certificate holders who came under question following an audit of the Fast Track Programme. Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley provided some insight on … Continued
The recalled House of Assembly will not seek to repeal the “Greedy Bill” on advice of the Attorney General. That was revealed by Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley on Tola Radio this week as he answered calls to have the bill repealed ahead of the 24 April General Election. Wheatley said that his queries … Continued
Legal Political Analyst of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Mission Anne Marlborough has made it clear that the purpose of her team’s presence during the election period is to strictly observe the process and not interfere with the proceedings. The CPA team held a press conference to address members of the public and the media … Continued
Attorney General Hon. Dawn Smith has called out the government for what seems to be a recurring practice of blaming persons in her post for the wrong doings of government. Smith at the time was speaking during the special sitting of the House of Assembly which was recalled to address the legal challenges highlighted in a … Continued
An immigration officer has been charged in connection with investigations into human smuggling. She is 35-year-old Naima Grante of Old Plantation, who has been charged with three counts of breach of trust in a public office. This was confirmed by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force on Tuesday, April 18 which said several persons are … Continued
A male is presently recovering at the Dr. D Orlando Smith Hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound while in Cane Garden Bay on Sunday. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force confirmed the incident via a statement on Tuesday, April 18. “Police can confirm that a male received a gunshot wound on Sunday evening while in … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Under 15 boys team finished second in the just concluded BVI Football Association’s Triangular Tournament which was won by an unbeaten Anguilla team. The Anguillans after winning their previous three games, including a 2-0 victory over the BVI, held on to end the tournament with a 100 percent win record, after … Continued
A bill entitled “Immigration and Passport Validation Bill 2023” was laid before the House of Assembly today by Deputy Premier Hon. Kye Rymer. This after the Governor took emergency action to allow the House of Assembly to reconvene today in order to address legal challenges to the belogership and voting status of 688 Virgin Islanders. … Continued
The BVI Cancer Society has expressed that they are fed up with the current situation at the Pockwood Pond landfill on Tortola, which continues to experience frequent sporadic open burning and impact the livelihood of surrounding residents. The Cancer Society’s plea comes after several residents complained to the organisation following the continued situation at the landfill … Continued
Incumbent District Nine Representative Hon. Vincent Wheatley has claimed that the territory was set to order four incinerators to improve the waste management issues on the islands, but said the initiative was halted by the current Minister for Health Hon. Marlon Penn. Wheatley made the claim at a recent debate held for District Nine candidates, … Continued
