In a Government commissioned release, it was announced that Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley is away from the Territory attending the 43rd Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Suriname from July 3 to 5. The heads of CARICOM are expected … Continued
In a recent statement the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has addressed claims made by the Governor of the Virgin Islands His Excellency John Rankin CMG, at a recent press conference July 1, 2022, alongside the Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr Hon Natalio D. Wheatley. Concerning the highly controversial filming of the recently leaked “Police … Continued
Marine experts will be traveling to Anegada on Monday to conduct necropsies on the more than 40 pilot whales which were found dead ashore on the eastern end of Anegada. This was confirmed by the Representative of the Ninth District and former Minister of Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley on Sunday. He said there will be … Continued
Former Governor of the United States Virgin Islands Charles W. Turnbull has died this morning Sunday July 3rd, 2022 at the age of 87. At the time of his passing Charles was on the U.S. mainland. Turnbull was elected governor in 1998 under the Democratic Party and served as governor for 8 years. Prior to … Continued
A total of 16 persons were selected to sit on the Constitutional Review Committee by the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands with 14 unanimously chosen. This was confirmed by the Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley on Friday, July 1, at a media conference. He said the committee will be led … Continued
In an official release, the management of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has reassessed the present COVID-19 situation, and made a decision to relax the visitation protocol that was adopted as a response. In consideration of the decrease in cases as well as the Ministry’s decision to gradually ease the restrictions associated with the … Continued
Children and adults came out in their numbers last weekend to support the BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) and member national federations in the 3rd Annual Sports Festival which was held at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground. Seven of the national federations were present at the event, including the Virgin Islands Archery Association, BVI Athletics Association, … Continued
The Retail sector joined by the Restaurants sector and general Business Sector on 29th June 2022 instituted an island-wide shut-down of their businesses with over 80 establishments which span various industries in Anguilla closing their doors. The protest action which started on Wednesday, is due to continue until Friday 1st July 2022 in the first … Continued
In keeping with its strategic goal to promote excellence in teaching and learning, the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has announced its membership in the Fulbright Awards Programme administered by the U.K. Fulbright Commission. The College is delighted to now offer the Fulbright’s new British Virgin Islands Scholar Award at H. Lavity Stoutt Community … Continued
The Register of Interests Act 2022 once passed and assented to will not only require House of Assembly Members to declare their financial assets, but also other public servants in positions of authority within the public sector. This was disclosed by Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley during Thursday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, … Continued
