The Government of the Virgin Islands is seeking upwards of $50 million dollars of loan funds to fuel continued recovery efforts across the Territory. Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a recent press conference. He said, “We’re working on it now. I’m hopeful by the end of the year, fingers crossed, … Continued
Former Legislator Myron Walwyn is of the opinion that the government’s commitment to satisfying the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry Report is drawing attention away from pressing in-country issues that need to be addressed. “We have this COI report that in my humble opinion is sucking up almost all of the air in the … Continued
A Memorandum of Understanding surrounding the ease of movement of boaters between the British Virgin Islands and the United States Virgin Islands is expected to be signed in the not-to-distant future. According to Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, the MOU has resulted from discussions held during the recent meeting of the Inter-Virgin Islands Council … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says he is embarrassed about the prevailing situation at the Castle Maria Hotel regarding the constant escaping of immigration detainees. The premier expressed this in his own words while explaining how his administration intends to address the worrying trend of detainees escaping from the temporary detention centre. “I do … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has revealed that one of the major areas of disagreement in the Ellis Thomas Downs Racetrack saga is a request by the Thomas family for a rent increase for the use of the facility, which, in some instances, would cost the Unity Government 15 times more than the existing … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley has indicated his intention to create a more tourism-led economy in the British Virgin Islands as he announced the transfer of the Culture and Festival and Fairs portfolios to the Premier’s Office. As such, Premier Wheatley said discussions have already begun with the new Chair of the BVI Tourist … Continued
During a recent press engagement, Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed concerns surrounding the impending election. When questioned on growing uncertainty in the population on whether the Territory will be proceeding with an election as planned, Wheatley said “I’m not quite sure why there’s uncertainty about whether there will be elections. Elections will be … Continued
Elmore Stoutt High School teacher Colin Bynoe Jr. was taken into custody by police in Guyana following a vehicular accident in Region 5 which left a taxi driver dead. According to reports, about 4:30 am on Saturday, Bynoe was driving a black SUV on a public road in D’Edward village when he crashed into the … Continued
One of the world’s largest digital asset service providers, Huobi Group, intends to set up shop in the British Virgin Islands as the first Digital Asset Trading Platform Operator in the Territory after successfully obtaining an Investment Business Licence from the Financial Services Commission through its subsidiary Brtuomi Worldwide Limited. In a recent statement Huobi … Continued
As the Government of the Virgin Islands moves forward with plans to implement a Non-Profit Organisations Act, Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has raised some questions surrounding the distinction of nonprofit organisations from the major corporations which fall within the Financial Services Sector. The Bill in question makes allowances for better supervision and monitoring of the … Continued
