Auditors say that the nature by which grants were handed out under the Office of the Premier, from January 2019 to May 2022, has begged the question of whether the programme was used for political reasons, rather than the socio-economic issues for which it was created.  Of a sample of 301 approved applications and transactions … Continued

Governor John Rankin has reserved comment on the audit report into the Government’s Assistance Grants Programmes pending a proper release of the document which he believes was leaked from the Cabinet.  Rankin told members of the press that while it is important that such documents come to the public, it is necessary that due process … Continued

Governor John Rankin has expressed unwavering confidence in the quality of work produced by the Auditor General and her team. This comes after members of the House of Assembly heavily criticised the work of the Auditor General while debating the contents of the audits conducted into government contracts issued to Claude Skelton Cline and EZ … Continued

One VI Poker Run has made a major contribution, valued at $10,5000, aimed at bettering the student and teacher experience at the Ivan Dawson Primary School. The “One VI Poker Run Give Back Ceremony” was held at the school’s campus in Cane Garden Bay on Friday March 3rd. There, the Poker Run team led by … Continued

Minister for Health and Social Development, Representative for the 8th District Honourable Marlon Penn says he feels vindicated that activities such as the Women’s Football Festival can be held in his community, and further at the Greenland Stadium. As he applauded the BVI Football Association Women’s Committee for hosting the event he reflected on the … Continued

Governor John Rankin has ordered a leak inquiry after a document issued only to himself and the Cabinet made its way into the public space.  Rankin said that the document entitled “Assistance Grants January 2019 – May 2022 Audit Report” was received by himself and the Premier on the 30th of December.  After which it … Continued

An audit into Assistance Grants Programmes operated by the Government of the Virgin Islands has led the Chief Audit Executive to conclude that “the operations of these programmes, for the most, part did not serve to resolve any socio-economic deficiencies in our communities as the programmes were largely utilised to satisfy individual wants and desires.” … Continued

Chairman of the National Democratic Party Marlon Penn has confirmed, from his party’s point of view, that there will be no merger with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement ahead of the upcoming General Election. Penn spoke during a recent appearance on the “Talking Points” show.  According to Penn, while initial talks were had between the … Continued

The Office of the Auditor General has reported that requests were made for any evidence to show that the Static Marine Platforms supplied by EZ Shipping were used beyond 25 November 2020, however, no such evidence was received up to the point of completing the audit into that matter. The audit report further found that … Continued

Minister for Education and Sports Honourable Sharie de Castro has lauded the Territory’s growing Female Football League and the FA Women’s Football Committee as they continue on a mission to “Break the Bias” in the, often, male dominated sport. She spoke with our team at the recent FA Women’s Festival in East End. Engagement in … Continued