Deputy Premier Honourable Kye Rymer is of the opinion that the former premier’s legal entanglements will not negatively impact the territory’s cruise industry. Rymer made the comment in response to a question posed by the media at last Friday’s press conference as he assured residents that the experience of the cruise guests remains high. He … Continued
Delta Petroleum Limited (Caribbean) has revealed that their attempt to convince the BVIEC to resort to a cleaner option of fuel resulted in the termination of their contract, after failing to provide the No.2 Diesel Fuel as contractually obligated. This is according to a press release from the Delta Petroleum Group Chief Executive Officer Carlos … Continued
It was announced on Friday May 13th, 2022 during a Press Conference held by Premier Dr. Hon. Natalio Wheatley that Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Mrs. Carolyn O’Neal Morton has been sent on leave while investigations are ongoing by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. Wheatley said, “Currently, the permanent secretary is on leave, … Continued
The full depth road reconstruction on the Fish Bay Road is scheduled to commence on Monday, 16 May, 2022 and traffic disruption is expected. Beginning Monday, excavation works for the first 130m or 426.4 feet of the Fish Bay Road Rehabilitation Project starting at the Sol Entrance and heading in an eastward direction will commence. … Continued
Top local hurdler Kyron McMaster just missed out on a podium finish after placing fourth in the 400 meter hurdles at the 2022 Doha Diamond League today. Running out of lane number three McMaster finished fourth with a season’s best time of 49.93 seconds, trailing Thomas Barr of Ireland who placed third in a time of … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley says he remains hopeful that a decision from the United Kingdom Government will be forthcoming within the coming days relating to his government’s proposal to tackle the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations under democratic governance. Premier Wheatley made the disclosure during Friday’s press conference while responding to questions posed … Continued
Virgin Voyages and the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection are the two new cruise companies that will be berthing to the British Virgin Islands for the 2022-2023 cruise season after a BVI delegation successfully secured a total of 417 calls to the territory. This was announced by the Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable … Continued
The Virgin Islands Alzheimer’s Association (VIAA) in partnership with the Lions Club of Tortola, Public Health Department, BVI Olympic Committee, and Rotary is inviting the general public to their Healthy Lifestyle Fair in observance of Brain Health Month on Friday, 17th June under the theme “Let’s Reduce Our Risk for Dementia” at the Queen Elizabeth … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin has ordered the launch of several criminal investigations to include the Premier’s Office, Her Majesty’s Customs, the Sea Cows Bay Harbour Development project and the Virgin Islands Neighbourhood Partnership project. Governor Rankin made the disclosure in a brief statement published today May 12 where he stated that now is the … Continued
Former Premier of the Virgin Islands Andrew Fahie along with Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Oleanvine Maynard and her son Kadeem Maynard will be required to forfeit all property gained in relation to their ongoing criminal case if convicted in the United States. This is according to court documents obtained by 284News which … Continued
