Issues surrounding Constitutional Review Commission membership and the Register of Interests Bill were highlighted as specific areas of concern by His Excellency Governor John Rankin as he told of the impact that political culture has had on the process of implementing the Commission of Inquiry Report’s recommendations. Governor Rankin said that despite being generally pleased … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn has reaffirmed his commitment to bettering the situation at His Majesty’s Prison amid continued security concerns and reports of violence, among inmates and against staff. Penn said with the assistance of the United Kingdom, the government has been able to begin necessary interventions. “From time to … Continued
While discussions surrounding the territory’s uncertain political future continue, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn says he for one, has no interest in entertaining the rhetoric on his place in the matter. During a guest appearance on Tola Radio, Penn was urged to break his silence on recent statements made by talk … Continued
The Court of Appeal has halted proceedings and granted the BVI Christian Council permission to appeal a recent judgement in the “Kinisha Forbes et al v The Attorney General” case. The appeal was granted by Justice Gerard Farara. The judgement being appealed was made by Justice Adrian Jack on a request for adjournment filed by Attorney … Continued
Despite an increase in reports of domestic violence in the BVI it is likely that a vast majority of instances of abuse in the territory go unreported. Gender Affairs Coordinator Tara Sue Morgan lamented the fact in a recent interview. “It is happening out there, it is not a secret that it is here, it … Continued
Domestic violence has been on a rise in the BVI since 2016. According to recent data shared by Gender Affairs Coordinator Tara Sue Morgan, the territory has consistently recorded over 100 reported cases annually, with a majority of victims being women. “From 2016 there’s a constant increase… over the years you can see the trend … Continued
Education Minister Honourable Sharie de Castro has described her short time in this role as “uncomfortable” but assured that this was a necessary condition required to make the time productive. She was speaking on a recent edition of the Government Information Service’s Public Eye programme, where she explored the intended trajectory of the education sector … Continued
The National Unity Government is seeking to implement a new strategy through the Department of Public Works to guide more frequent debushing throughout the territory and generate new employment. Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the revelation as he addressed concerns from a news reporter who lamented that the government appears to only give … Continued
The issue of missed deadlines will be noted in the governor’s first report to the United Kingdom on the territory’s progress with implementing the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report. The reveal was made by Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley while addressing questions from the press on the territory’s progress with meeting deadlines for … Continued
Former legislator Myron Walwyn believes that it is time to take action on discussions surrounding the wide-scale use of alternative energy in the territory, as electricity costs continue to be affected by external factors. Reflecting on concerns regarding rising electricity bills, Walwyn asserted that sustainable measures must be put in place to allow the BVI … Continued
