Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has retained Chairmanship of the Virgin Islands Party. He was voted in moments ago at the VIP’s Congress meeting which is presently on-going. He won 60-12 against Territorial-At-Large Representative Hon. Carvin Malone. More details to follow.
One female has been charged in relation to a major investigation into human trafficking in the territory and four victims rescued. She is 37-year-old Genette Colastin of Pockwood Pond, Tortola. According to a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force, Colastin was subsequently charged on Friday, February 4th “with various human trafficking offences.” She … Continued
The Office of the Deputy Governor has announced the intention to host Stakeholder Meetings, as a part of the ongoing Compensation Review being undertaken by consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services Limited. These meetings are scheduled to take place between February 6 and February 15 and feedback will also be gathered via a digital survey in … Continued
The Rt Hon. Lord Zac Goldsmith has acknowledged the will of the BVI, as demonstrated in the strength of the feeling of Premier Dr the Hon. Natalio Wheatley towards the Order in Council, to have the order removed. Despite that, he maintained that the removal of the document weighs on the performance of the Government … Continued
The BVI Cricket Association is getting ready to host their 2023 T20 Cricket Tournament with games set to begin on Sunday, February 5th. The tournament is set to run until April 30th and will consist of a total of 10 teams that will be contesting for $4700 in cash prizes for the teams that finish … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Women’s National Team is gearing up to compete in the 2023 English Caribbean Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) tournament in St. John, United States Virgin Islands. The tournament will run from March 1 to 6 and will consist of a total of six teams, including Jamaica, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Aruba, Curacao, … Continued
The BVI Swimming Federation is expected to resume operations in the territory following the announcement that the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has secured a commitment to have a 25-meter international competition standard swimming pool built in the territory. While no set date was announced, a media release from the BVIOC on Wednesday, February 1 said … Continued
Territorial at Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone crossed the floor to re-join the National Unity Government. This development was announced by Speaker of the House of Assembly Corine George-Massicote on Thursday. This is the second time that Malone has crossed the floor of the House of Assembly, in less than a year. Malone separated from … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will soon have a 25-meter international competition standard swimming pool after the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) secured a commitment from Panam Sports and World Aquatics to support the supply of the facility. The confirmation came from the BVIOC in a media release on Wednesday that said the pool, which is valued … Continued
Former President of the BVI Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association Troy Christopher believes that Virgin Islanders, as a people, must be very clear and honest when expressing their wants and intentions, and when acknowledging the true circumstances with which they are faced. At the time, Christopher featured as a guest on the Umoja radio … Continued
