The approval of some contracts and waivers by the Cabinet of the British Virgin Islands has been deemed troubling by Governor John Rankin. Governor Rankin made the disclosure in his recently submitted Position Statement to the Commission of Inquiry where he raised a number of concerns regarding some of Cabinet’s procedures. Rankin who is responsible … Continued
Junior Minister for Tourism and Territorial Member Honourable Sharie de Castro has made a donation of kitchen supplies to the seniors of the East End/Long Look Community Centre. The items included teapots, pots, a blender, bowls, plates, saucers, utensils, dinner napkins and other items. Honourable de Castro made the pledge to assist the seniors during … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is classifying four of the recent deaths as inconclusive following lengthy investigations by its Crime Division. Autopsy reports and full inquiries into the causes of death in the cases of Franklyn Malone, Andrew Skerritt, Waleid Kachhour and Ryan Smolderen have not revealed any evidence that another person had been … Continued
Governor John Rankin has flagged several deficiencies observed within Cabinet’s system of governance since taking office in late January 2021. The governor highlighted some of those deficiencies in his Position Statement submission to the Commission of Inquiry recently. According to the BVI’s Constitution, the Governor is responsible for chairing each Cabinet meeting, but he does … Continued
An officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is now under investigation following a troubling allegation of indecent assault against a minor. According to reports reaching our newsroom, the accused is being investigated for sexual misconduct with a girl under the age of thirteen years old. Our newsroom, in speaking with Information Officer of … Continued
Government is working on making the Register of Interests declarations by legislators a public document, but will be bringing forward two options to the House of Assembly (HOA) to best choose from. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who made the statement before the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) recently. He said the amendments … Continued
The BVI graduated its first cohort of 39 certified solar industry professionals from the Caribbean Energy Institute’s Solar Technician Training Programme. The professionals, who graduated on May 3, have acquired hands-on experience and more than half of the participants have received globally recognised qualifications including the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners® or NABCEP®. … Continued
In grand style at the Sugar Mill Hotel on Saturday 19th June the Rotary Club of Tortola Installed Ian. S. Smith as President for the Rotary Year July 2021 – June 30th, 2022. The event was one of celebration of the accomplishments of the previous Rotary Year under the leadership of Immediate Past President Dion … Continued
Kobe Bryant’s widow has agreed to settle a lawsuit against the pilot and owners of the helicopter that crashed last year, killing the NBA star, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others. Vanessa Bryant, her children and relatives of other victims filed a settlement agreement notice Tuesday with a federal judge in Los Angeles but terms … Continued
The government has launched a COVID-19 Income Support Programme which is geared towards supporting vulnerable individuals and families experiencing economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was revealed in a media release from the Ministry of Health and Social Development which said the initiative was jointly implemented by the Social Development Department, the World … Continued
