Leader of the Opposition Marlon Penn has said that neither the premier or any minister has the authority to instruct a statutory board to perform requested directives in the management of their organisation’s daily operations. Penn’s comment comes after it was revealed in a leaked document that Premier Andrew Fahie allegedly instructed the Minister for … Continued
According to a Government press release, Mr. Arnold Ainsley has been appointed Accountant General in the Treasury Department of the Government. This appointment will go into effect on January 24 for a period of two years. As Accountant General, Mr. Ainsley will oversee the design, development and implementation of improvements to the Government’s accounting system … Continued
The first phase of construction works on Waste Water Treatment Plant in Cane Garden Bay is said to be almost completed. The Waste Water Treatment Plant project is in keeping with the Government of the Virgin Islands programme to implement the Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) Policy to address the direct or indirect discharge of … Continued
Senior Opposition Legislator Julian Fraser has expressed confidence in his belief that Premier Andrew Fahie will be calling a snap election in the British Virgin Islands. The Member for the Third Electoral District made the statement during a recent press conference, where he said that he believes the premier will make that decision before the … Continued
It’s been said that, “Horse racing is the sport of Kings” and when one reflects on the significant contributions Rodney “Mileage” Simmonds Sr. of “The Boys Stables” and Bob Earl Hodge of “L&B Stables” made to the sport of horse racing, they indeed could simply be classified as kings. As the one-year anniversary of the … Continued
The territory’s two most recent COVID-related deaths have been identified as two elderly persons, meaning that all nine COVID-related deaths for the year 2022 have all been among senior residents. This was revealed in a recent media release from the Ministry of Health which said that the total number of deaths as a result of … Continued
A leaked document bearing Premier Andrew Fahie’s apparent signature has revealed that the premier was directly at the helm of the recent sacking of two senior BVI Health Services Authority staff members following serious allegations of fraud and gross misconduct. The discovery of the leaked document which also bears the official logo of the Office … Continued
In response to the Minister of Health Hon. Carvin Malones recent declaration that the long awaited scrubber device for the Pockwood Pond incinerator will be arriving shortly; third District Representative Julian Fraser has insisted that scrubber device is not coming and should not be expected to get fixed. This was stated in the oppositions most … Continued
In an official comment the Royal Virgin Islands police confirmed that a male tourist was found unresponsive at Devil’s Bay, Virgin Gorda. The statement said, “Police confirmed that 66-year-old male was found unresponsive in the waters off Devil’s Bay this morning. He was later pronounced dead.” Officials further said the cause of death is unknown. … Continued
Opposition leader Marlon Penn has said that some businesses in the territory are waiting sometimes more than six months to get work permits approved Penn’s comments came at a press conference held by Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition yesterday February 2, where he addressed the issue of delayed work permits in the territory. He said businesses … Continued
