First District Representative Dr. the Honourable Karl Dawson has described his first 100 days in office as rewarding. Dr. Dawson who is the Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries made the comment while appearing on 284 Media’s “Just for the Record, First 100 Days” series. As a first-time legislator, Dawson said the experience so far … Continued
The Department of Waste Management is making some progress in its plight to have the incinerator back online after receiving a shipment of parts needed for the Pockwood Pond facility. Director of Waste Management, Mr. Marcus Solomon confirmed in a media release on Wednesday that his department received a shipment containing transfer arms for the … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley revealed during the recent budget presentation that the government has allocated close to $10 million to ensure no public officer earns below the minimum living wage, which consultants found to be $23,719.80 per year in the Virgin Islands. The Premier stated that some 60% of government employees can currently … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has revealed his government’s intention to introduce a community development policy that will include the establishment of district councils across the nine electoral districts. According to Premier Wheatley, there will be 11 district councils, with Anegada and Jost Van Dyke each having their own district councils. Premier Wheatley who … Continued
Talk show host Damion Grange has labelled the recent decision by His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition to walk out of the House of Assembly without returning for the session, as immature. Grange made the comment while interviewing Opposition Legislator Honourable Marlon Penn with his co-hosts on the local radio programme Talking Points. While admitting to being … Continued
Second District Representative Honourable Melvin Turnbull has alleged that there is an ongoing attempt by Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley to persuade members of the Opposition to join the Virgin Islands Government. Turnbull made the claim at a recent Opposition press conference after criticizing the premier for failing to make decisions that are critical … Continued
In the recently conducted Just for the Record series: First 100 Days by 284 Media, Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Lorna Smith, spoke directly to the BVI attracting investment. Hon. Smith reiterated two areas she spoke about on the campaign trail that are still of grave concern to her. Namely, the BVI’s infrastructure … Continued
Following the announcement to establish an ad hoc advisory committee to review the minimum wage in the Virgin Islands, the Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Honourable Lorna Smith OBE, sought to explain what the various aspects of the review will entail. While the review of the minimum wage by the … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has emphasized the importance of reshaping the relationship between the Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom, as well as developing a new strategy for the UK’s engagement with the Overseas Territories. These are the primary objectives for the upcoming Joint Ministerial Council meetings. Dr. Wheatley, along with Deputy Premier … Continued
Second District Representative Honourable Melvin Turnbull has called out the government following their decision to suspend the Virgin Islands Trade Commission. The government passed the Virgin Islands Trade Commission (Suspensory) Act, 2023 during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly which resulted in the suspension of the Trade Commission for 12 months in the … Continued
