Former Deputy Premier Dr. Kedrick Pickering has broken his silence on whether former Premier Andrew Fahie can be forcibly ousted as the First District Representative, stating that there was never going to be a by-election within District One as the member cannot be removed under the current circumstances. Dr. Pickering touched on the subject during … Continued
Social Commentator Cindy Rosan recently took to the regional stage of the CaribUpdate Programme to share her views regarding the current social and political environment in the territory. A key aspect of this discussion was, of course, the string of recent arrests involving public officers – with the most recent being Former Education Minister Myron … Continued
Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer is calling for a standard to be placed across the board when disciplining public officers, adding that criminal charges should be the last resort after all the other avenues have been exhausted. Rymer’s comments come at the heel of a number of recent arrests … Continued
There has been mixed reactions from some residents within the mainland of Tortola after the news broke of the former Minister for Education Mr. Myron Walwyn being arrested and charged with Breach of Trust by a Public Officer. While some residents expressed that they were shocked to hear the news, others said they expected a … Continued
Following his arrest and subsequent charge of Breach of Trust by a public official, Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn has expressed concern that despite his full intention to fight the allegations against him, the conditions of indemnity granted to Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom for the COI report hinder him from taking certain civil action. “As a … Continued
It is highly unlikely that there will be a by-election in the First District for the seat of the former Premier and Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew Fahie who will be made to vacate his seat at the end of the next Sitting of the House of Assembly (HOA). This is according to … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin Turnbull has been named as a Co-Chair of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States’ Regional Conservation Caucus. Minister Turnbull confirmed the appointment during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. Turnbull also spoke about his role and responsibility as co-chair and on some of the topics … Continued
The taxi tariff in the BVI is scheduled to undergo its first official review in approximately 12 years which could potentially see taxi operators gaining an increase in tariffs charged. Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer made the announcement during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. He said … Continued
The planned trip of the Right Honourable Jesse Norman who was set to enter the British Virgin Islands today has been cancelled, following the reshuffling of ministerial portfolios in the United Kingdom Government. Prior to the reshuffling which is due to the recent appointment of the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Norman held … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley along with Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn will be attending the UK-Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council in London on behalf of the territory next month. Premier Wheatley confirmed the trip during Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly where he announced some of the topical … Continued
