The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has inked a multi-million-dollar contract nearing $159 million with regional petroleum company SOL St Lucia Ltd to replace Delta Petroleum as the Territory’s main provider of No.2 Diesel for the production of electricity. As explained by BVIEC Chairperson Mrs. Rosemarie Flax, in addition to the fuel supply contract, SOL St … Continued
Leader of the Opposition Honourable Julian Fraser has lamented the prevailing situation in his constituency, the Third District, as it relates to activities on the site of the Pockwood Pond Incinerator. While fielding questions during a community meeting in the First District Fraser did not mince words to share his criticism of the site. “That … Continued
Social Commentator Cindy Rosan believes that as it currently stands the uncertainties surrounding whether or not the territory will host a General Election, as is constitutionally due, is a major factor affecting the number of candidacies and the general level of campaign activity currently being seen. Rosan told CARIBUPDATE that the current environment is uneasy, … Continued
During a recent community meeting leader of the Opposition Honourable Julian Fraser addressed expressions of concern surrounding legislators “dragging their feet” with seeing through the Cannabis Licensing Act. Fraser sought to remind members of the public that the House of Assembly is not at direct fault for the hold-up with the legislation. He said, “The … Continued
More than two years after the controversial March 2020 General and Regional Election in Guyana, a highly anticipated Presidential Commission of Inquiry has commenced an investigation into the event. The Commission is chaired by retired Justice of Appeal of the Turks and Caicos Islands Stanley John, and its investigation is expected to include about 20 … Continued
While the Ministry of Education is still unable to provide a date for the completion of the Elmore Stoutt High School Redevelopment Project, Education Minister Sharie De Castro has confirmed that the project was 90 percent completed at the end of October. “As at the date of this statement construction stands at 90 percent of substantial … Continued
Social Commentator Cindy Rosan recently took to the regional stage of the CaribUpdate Programme to share her views regarding the current social and political environment in the territory. A key aspect of this discussion was, of course, the string of recent arrests involving public officers – with the most recent being Former Education Minister Myron … Continued
The Ministry of Culture kicked off the third annual Culture and Tourism Month on Tuesday with an Opening Ceremony and a Visual Arts Expo at the Maria’s by the Sea Hotel. This year the observation is held under the theme “The Past is Present: Embracing Virgin Islands Traditions”, and is a collaborative effort between the … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Premier Honourable Kye Rymer have assured that the government remains dynamic in its response to the growing cost of living, and more specifically increased electricity costs resulting from high global oil prices. Recently, while fielding questions from the press, Premier Wheatley expressed that he has been pleased … Continued
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has acknowledged the statement issued by Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn. In a statement of its own, the DPP expressed its disappointment and accused Walwyn of attempting “to adversely influence the potential array of jurors who will eventually decide his fate and the fate of other persons … Continued
