TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP TO BE ESTABLISHED ON BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP TRANSPARENCY

The United Kingdom (UK) and the Overseas Territories (OTs) are set to establish a technical working group on beneficial ownership transparency. The announcement came from Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services Hon. Lorna Smith during a recent press conference, where she explained that the decision was made following discussions at the recently concluded Joint … Continued

NIGERIA-BASED COMPANY BUYS 70% STAKE IN LIAT 2020

Africa’s largest private carrier, Air Peace has become the majority shareholder in regional airline company LIAT 2020, after purchasing 70 percent of its shares. This was confirmed by Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne who said that LIAT will operate on a viable commercial basis following the agreement with the Nigerian-based company. “So what … Continued

NEW MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT, NATURAL RESOURCES AND CLIMATE CHANGE ESTABLISHED

The Virgin Islands Party Government has established a new ministry that will add to the premier’s ministerial portfolios. This was confirmed during a press conference on Tuesday, May 16, by Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley. He said the decision to add the new ministry came following discussions with his team. “After careful consideration and … Continued

SAHARAN DUST AFFECTING BVI’S AIR QUALITY – RESIDENTS WARNED TO BE CAREFUL OUTDOORS

Residents are being asked to take precautionary measures when outdoors due to the present air quality over the Virgin Islands being affected by the passing of Saharan Dust. The Department of Disaster Management DDM issued a warning to the public on Tuesday after receiving reports from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). “NOAA reports a … Continued

SPORTS PUNDITS BELIEVE D’MOI HODGE PRESENTS A GREAT CASE TO BE DRAFTED IN THE 2023 NBA DRAFT

The name D’Moi Hodge is already ringing amongst various basketball pundits in the United States ahead of the highly anticipated 2023 NBA Draft which is scheduled for June 22nd. The BVI national took to his social media pages in early April to announce his entry into this year’s draft after concluding a relatively good season … Continued

GOVERNOR SAYS HE WANTS THE GOVT TO SUCCEED IN COI IMPLEMENTATION PROCESS

Governor His Excellency John Rankin has publicly expressed his support in favour of the Government fully completing the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations. Governor Rankin made the comment while recently appearing as a guest on the local talk show “Talking Points”. He at the time was responding to a question from one … Continued

UNNECESSARY DISRUPTIONS BY THE OPPOSITION DURING THE 5TH H.O.A WILL NOT BE WELCOMED

Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has said he will not be welcoming any unnecessary disruptions during the Fifth House of Assembly by members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition who have already predicted that motions of No Confidence will be forthcoming during the Government’s term in office. Premier Wheatley said while he welcomes opposing views … Continued