Governor Daniel Pruce has announced upcoming changes in the leadership of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), confirming that Acting Commissioner of Police Jacqueline Vanterpool will return to her substantive role as Deputy Commissioner on November 18. Governor Pruce said the decision was made in accordance with the Virgin Islands Constitution and after consultation … Continued
Bishop John Cline has expressed outrage just like other members of the public about the Auditor General’s report on the exorbitant salary increases for members of the House of Assembly. In a statement on radio, Bishop Cline said that while it is agreed there is a need for increases, the issue is, it is being … Continued
After receiving massive increases in salaries for more than one year without the public’s knowledge, the House of Assembly in a release says it is dedicated to accountability and transparency. The release says the House of Assembly acknowledges the Special Report of the Auditor General concerning the Financing of the 2024 Public Service Salary Increases, … Continued
Members of the House of Assembly (HOA) more than doubled most of their salaries, by up to 145%, in an undisclosed informal vote days before the passage of the 2024 budget, according to a damning report from the Auditor General that also explored a $20 million shortfall in funding for public service salary increases. The … Continued
A major upheaval at the top levels of the British government has resulted in a new Foreign Secretary with direct portfolio responsibilities for the British Virgin Islands and the other UK Overseas Territories (OTs). Yvette Cooper, who was the Home Secretary, has replaced David Lammy, who has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary. … Continued
Talk Show Host Claude Skelton Cline does not believe expatriates and belongers have any business in determining the way forward for the territory. Skelton Cline during his radio programme ‘Honestly Speaking’ was discussing the issue of self-determination and having the people vote in a referendum. Skelton Cline says if persons are not Virgin Islanders by blood … Continued
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has strongly condemned a recent strike by Israel on residential premises in Doha, Qatar, describing the act as a flagrant violation of international law and an affront to Qatar’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. In a statement issued on Thursday, CARICOM said the attack was particularly alarming as it targeted a state … Continued
Leader of the Opposition and head of the newly formed political group The Alliance, Myron Walwyn, is shedding light on the internal struggles that led to his departure from the National Democratic Party , saying the party was in disarray and efforts to rebuild it fell flat. Speaking as a guest on CUT Deep with … Continued
During a press engagement at the 49th CARICOM Heads of Government Meeting in Montego Bay, Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Sir Gaston Browne spoke to regional media about the importance of Caribbean integration and expressed strong support for the leadership of the British Virgin Islands. He pointed to recent wins like the election of a … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Honourable Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley was away from the Virgin Islands from July 5 to July 9 attending the 49th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community in Montego Bay Jamaica. The meeting was held from July 6 to July 8 under the chairmanship … Continued
