RECORD NUMBER OF VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS PROMPTS ROAD SAFETY INITIATIVE

The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer, has announced a record-breaking number of vehicle registrations in the Virgin Islands, emphasizing the need for enhanced road safety measures amidst the surge in vehicle ownership. Addressing the House of Assembly recently, Minister Rymer revealed that a remarkable 19,982 vehicles were licensed in 2023, marking a … Continued

DEPUTY GOVERNOR CONDEMNS ALLEGATIONS MADE IN MIKA BARRY FB VIDEO – CALLS FOR A PUBLIC APOLOGY

In response to a recent video posted on Facebook by user Mika Barry, Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. has issued a strong statement condemning what he describes as a “propaganda and inaccurate sensational” release. The video, which labels Archer as “Confirmed Government Official 1” through a likeness photo and exact words, has been denounced by … Continued

BACKLOG IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF STATUTORY BODIES RAISES CONCERNS

It has come to light that a number of the government’s statutory bodies are significantly behind in submitting their audited financial statements, with some reports being last completed over a decade ago. The alarming discovery was made during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly after the Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie Skelton questioned the … Continued

APPROX. 65% OF COI RECOMMENDATIONS UNDER THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR’S OFFICE COMPLETED

The Office of the Deputy Governor has reported significant headway in the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations, noting that approximately 65 percent of the reforms have been completed. According to recent updates from their office, 20 of the 31 recommendations assigned have been completed with 1 no longer applicable and the outstanding … Continued

APPROX 62% OF COI IMPLEMENTATION ACTIONS COMPLETED – SAYS PREMIER

With 16 weeks remaining for the full implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations, the Government of the Virgin Islands has revealed that it has completed approximately 62 percent of the actions relating to the reforms. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley in a recent update revealed that his government divided the 50 COI … Continued

CRC UNVEILS RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OVERHAULING GOVERNOR’S POWERS IN BVI CONSTITUTION

The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has unveiled a series of recommendations aiming to reshape the powers vested in the governor as outlined in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Constitution. The recommendations, revealed in the CRC’s recently published report, highlight the need for greater consultation and transparency in the governance structure. A pivotal proposal from the … Continued

OTs MINISTER URGES SWIFT ACTION TO GET COI REFORMS BACK ON TRACK

Minister for the Overseas Territories, David Rutley, has emphasized the imperative need for the Government of the Virgin Islands to prioritize the implementation of recommendations laid out in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report. Rutley’s message underlines the urgency of reinvigorating the reform process, aiming for completion by May 2024. The OTs Minister concluded a … Continued

“WE WILL NOT HESITATE TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION” – WARNS OTs MINISTER RUTLEY

The Minister for the Americas, the Caribbean, and United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories (OTs), David Rutley MP has issued a stern warning to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Government, stating that the UK will not hesitate to take further action if the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations continue to lag. The OTs … Continued

RESIDENTS URGED TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON PROPOSED IMMIGRATION POLICY BY FEB 2ND

Residents are being urged to submit feedback by Friday, February 2 on the territory’s proposed immigration policy. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the plea during a recent televised release as he stressed the importance of public feedback to assist with the finalization of the new immigration policy. Premier Wheatley noted that the policy … Continued