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
Former Premier Dr. D Orlando Smith has “wholly” rejected the conclusion issued in the Commission of Inquiry Report which states that serious dishonesty took place among government officials during the failed $7.2 million BVI Airways project. Dr. Smith responded to the Report in a recent Facebook post where he disassociated himself and members of his … Continued
17 naturalised citizens recently received their British Citizenship which now allows them the ability to freely live, work and vote in the United Kingdom. They collected their British certificates at the recent ceremony which was held at Government House in Road Town, Tortola. Registrar General in the Civil Registry and Passport Office Stephanie Benn read … Continued
While stating that a Constitutional Review is long overdue in the British Virgin Islands, the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom has recommended that one be commenced as soon possible within the territory, to be completed within a one-year period. This was one of the overarching recommendations stemming from the recently published COI … Continued
Fourth District Representative Mark Vanterpool has expressed that he is willing to confess to any wrongdoings that might have occurred when he was in office under the National Democratic Party (NDP) Administration. Vanterpool’s comments came during last Thursday’s House of Assembly Sitting during the debate session for the no confidence motion, which was successfully passed … Continued
