LEGAL SAGA CONTINUES IN FAHIE TRIAL – PROSECUTION & DEFENCE TO SUBMIT SOLUTION ON MARCH 7

Despite being found guilty on all counts relating to cocaine and money laundering charges on February 8, nearly two weeks following the verdict, the legal saga relating to the Andrew Fahie trial continues as a federal judge grapples with unresolved doubts raised by two jurors about their guilty verdicts. The latest development in what has … Continued

TURNBULL CALLS FOR COMPREHENSIVE FIX FOR PUBLIC RESTROOMS

District Two Representative the Honourable Melvin Turnbull has criticized the continued “band-aid” approach to fixing public infrastructure. He voiced concerns in a recent House of Assembly session while questioning Premier Hon. Dr Natalio Wheatley about progress in repairing bathrooms in Jost Van Dyke and Cane Garden Bay.  Citing the significance of functional public restrooms, Turnbull … Continued

BACKLOG IN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF STATUTORY BODIES RAISES CONCERNS

It has come to light that a number of the government’s statutory bodies are significantly behind in submitting their audited financial statements, with some reports being last completed over a decade ago. The alarming discovery was made during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly after the Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie Skelton questioned the … Continued

MR. KILLA NOMINATED FOR “BEST SOCA ENTERTAINER” AT IRAWMA

Grenadian soca sensation Hollice Mapp, better known by his stage name Mr. Killa, has been nominated in the category of “Best Calypso/Soca Entertainer” at the upcoming 41st Annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA).  Mr Killa, known for his energetic stage performances and unique sound, has had several memorable performances in the Virgin Islands.  … Continued

RDA UPDATES ON AGRICULTURE AND FISHERIES COMPLEX AND FARMERS’ RESERVOIR PROJECTS

The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) recently provided an update on 2 of its major undertakings this year, the Agriculture and Fisheries Complex and the Farmers’ Reservoir. According to the RDA, these projects are “making strides in the planning phase” as Geotechnical Surveys at both sites are well underway. Providing some insight into what is … Continued

APPROX. 65% OF COI RECOMMENDATIONS UNDER THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR’S OFFICE COMPLETED

The Office of the Deputy Governor has reported significant headway in the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations, noting that approximately 65 percent of the reforms have been completed. According to recent updates from their office, 20 of the 31 recommendations assigned have been completed with 1 no longer applicable and the outstanding … Continued