The Wheatley Administration is steadily moving along with its plans to re-imagine beautification strategies in the territory by introducing a new year-round beautification mechanism through the Department of Public Works. Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley spoke mainly on the bush-cutting aspect of the initiative during a recent press engagement. He said, “What we are … Continued
Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatly has reiterated his sheer opposition to the concept of suspending a country’s constitution. “Let me just speak about the whole concept of suspending someone’s constitution. I don’t agree with it. In any way, shape or form. I do not agree with the United Kingdom or any other government suspending … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that he is of the opinion that the issues highlighted by the governor in his recently published Quarterly Review report came from a genuine place of misunderstanding. The premier made the comment during a press conference on Friday, October 7, as he responded to the criticisms issued … Continued
Issues surrounding Constitutional Review Commission membership and the Register of Interests Bill were highlighted as specific areas of concern by His Excellency Governor John Rankin as he told of the impact that political culture has had on the process of implementing the Commission of Inquiry Report’s recommendations. Governor Rankin said that despite being generally pleased … Continued
Despite expressing that he is pleased with the overall engagement and partnership shown by the Government of National Unity towards the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry Report Recommendations, Governor John Rankin has noted several instances of disappointment in some key areas. The governor made the disclosure in a statement where he revealed his first … Continued
While discussions surrounding the territory’s uncertain political future continue, Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn says he for one, has no interest in entertaining the rhetoric on his place in the matter. During a guest appearance on Tola Radio, Penn was urged to break his silence on recent statements made by talk … Continued
Education Minister Honourable Sharie de Castro has described her short time in this role as “uncomfortable” but assured that this was a necessary condition required to make the time productive. She was speaking on a recent edition of the Government Information Service’s Public Eye programme, where she explored the intended trajectory of the education sector … Continued
Former legislator Myron Walwyn believes that it is time to take action on discussions surrounding the wide-scale use of alternative energy in the territory, as electricity costs continue to be affected by external factors. Reflecting on concerns regarding rising electricity bills, Walwyn asserted that sustainable measures must be put in place to allow the BVI … Continued
Former Legislator Myron Walwyn is of the opinion that the government’s commitment to satisfying the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry Report is drawing attention away from pressing in-country issues that need to be addressed. “We have this COI report that in my humble opinion is sucking up almost all of the air in the … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has said that his government will be taking its time with the forming of the Virgin Islands Gaming and Betting Control Commission. The premier’s comments on the subject follow a recent notice sent out by his Office that warned casino and gaming operators in the … Continued
