Whistleblowers in the British Virgin Islands may no longer have to worry about acts of victimisation following the recent passing of the legislation which legally protects persons from such acts. A whistleblower can be defined as any person – usually an employee – who exposes information or activity within a private, public, or government organization … Continued
Commissioner of Police (COP) Mark Collins has said he has some major concerns about the honesty, business interest and the affiliation held by some of his police officers. The recently appointed commissioner made the disclosure during his Commission of Inquiry (COI) hearing on Wednesday June 23, where he aired several of the concerns he observed … Continued
The Lion Club of Tortola welcomed its new Board for the 2021/2022 Lionistic year during an Installation Dinner ceremony at Seven at the Pier Restaurant on June 19, 2021. Nichola Dunkley is the new president at the helm and she succeeds Kedrick Malone. Lions Club 2021/2022 Board of DirectorsNichola Dunkley – PresidentKedrick Malone MJF – … Continued
The approval of some contracts and waivers by the Cabinet of the British Virgin Islands has been deemed troubling by Governor John Rankin. Governor Rankin made the disclosure in his recently submitted Position Statement to the Commission of Inquiry where he raised a number of concerns regarding some of Cabinet’s procedures. Rankin who is responsible … Continued
Junior Minister for Tourism and Territorial Member Honourable Sharie de Castro has made a donation of kitchen supplies to the seniors of the East End/Long Look Community Centre. The items included teapots, pots, a blender, bowls, plates, saucers, utensils, dinner napkins and other items. Honourable de Castro made the pledge to assist the seniors during … Continued
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is classifying four of the recent deaths as inconclusive following lengthy investigations by its Crime Division. Autopsy reports and full inquiries into the causes of death in the cases of Franklyn Malone, Andrew Skerritt, Waleid Kachhour and Ryan Smolderen have not revealed any evidence that another person had been … Continued
Governor John Rankin has flagged several deficiencies observed within Cabinet’s system of governance since taking office in late January 2021. The governor highlighted some of those deficiencies in his Position Statement submission to the Commission of Inquiry recently. According to the BVI’s Constitution, the Governor is responsible for chairing each Cabinet meeting, but he does … Continued
An officer of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is now under investigation following a troubling allegation of indecent assault against a minor. According to reports reaching our newsroom, the accused is being investigated for sexual misconduct with a girl under the age of thirteen years old. Our newsroom, in speaking with Information Officer of … Continued
Government is working on making the Register of Interests declarations by legislators a public document, but will be bringing forward two options to the House of Assembly (HOA) to best choose from. This is according to Premier Andrew Fahie who made the statement before the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) recently. He said the amendments … Continued
The BVI graduated its first cohort of 39 certified solar industry professionals from the Caribbean Energy Institute’s Solar Technician Training Programme. The professionals, who graduated on May 3, have acquired hands-on experience and more than half of the participants have received globally recognised qualifications including the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners® or NABCEP®. … Continued
