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Are public servants too comfortable in their jobs?
A legislator has proposed that the Premier should demand more from his administration, claiming they might be too settled in their current positions. At the time, D3 Representative Julian Fraser was making the case that Premier Dr...
April 17, 2024 at 6:18 AM -
UK doesn’t want the headache of running BVI — Fraser
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has suggested that the United Kingdom (UK) may have shied away from governing the BVI directly because of the complexities involved. After the Commission of Inquiry (COI), the UK threatened...
April 17, 2024 at 6:14 AM -
Expand airport with SSB $$! Money was made to be spent — Fraser
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has urged the government to use the Social Security retirement fund to make progress with expanding the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport runway. The government introduced direct...
April 16, 2024 at 7:39 AM
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Premier wants private sector to take bigger role in driving economy
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on the private sector to play a greater role in the BVI’s economic development, arguing that the government cannot move the economy forward alone. “The government cannot take sole responsibility...
April 16, 2024 at 7:30 AM -
Let Ronnie, Walwyn help with finance and tourism
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ‘Budda’ Mather has called for greater collaboration between the government and Opposition members, saying the territory could benefit from the expertise of elected leaders who...
April 16, 2024 at 6:28 AM -
Skelton tells gov’t: No more parties!
As some sections of the public continue to speak against the government’s drive to revive music festivals, Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has urged the government to stop hosting “parties”, as the community has...
April 16, 2024 at 6:16 AM
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We are good at pretending things are well — Fraser
Despite complaints by some residents about the territory’s serious problems, Third District Representative Julian Fraser has said the BVI excels at giving the impression that everything is fine. Residents have complained unsuccessfully...
April 16, 2024 at 6:02 AM -
Not right! Skelton upset over airport security checks
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton strongly protested the stringent security checks he has endured at the local airport even as other dignitaries get privileges. “I get annoyed with what is happening to us officials when we travel...
April 15, 2024 at 7:32 AM -
All public officers now earning above living wage
The government has announced that as of March 31, they’ve successfully converted all 2,499 public officers to a new salary structure, which means that all civil servants are now earning above the living wage. The conversion follows...
April 15, 2024 at 6:15 AM
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Burt Point Sewerage Plant operating after 7 years
The government last week recommissioned the Burt Point Wastewater Treatment Plant which has been out of operation since it was damaged by the 2017 hurricanes. The plant is a major one as it treats sewerage from communities including...
April 15, 2024 at 6:11 AM -
Deputy Premier on bureaucracy: I feel so embarrassed!
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith was embarrassed at the level of red tape in the government, arguing that she may have been naive in hoping for more progress when she first entered office. While discussing the condition of the territory...
April 15, 2024 at 6:02 AM -
Judge me after four years, Premier says
Residents should allow the government to complete its manifesto promises over its entire term before deciding on a passing grade. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told lawmakers that his government has four years to complete its task and...
April 14, 2024 at 6:04 AM
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Parsons upset over plans to change territorial dress
Cultural icon and former lawmaker, Eileene Parsons, has described a move by authorities to change the territory’s national dress as an asinine and foolish decision. Parsons argued that much thought and effort had been put into the...
April 12, 2024 at 10:49 AM -
Watch God work through me, Premier tells lawmakers
Despite increasing complaints and criticisms from opposition members and critics of his government, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that the BVI’s economy is doing well and heading in the right direction. “Watch me, in...
April 12, 2024 at 8:17 AM -
Petty contract system like a bad word — Walwyn
One lawmaker said the now-disbanded petty contract system has become like a bad word, even though it once served as a critical engine for the local economy. The Commission of Inquiry (COI) found significant issues with the petty contract...
April 12, 2024 at 7:45 AM
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Travelling to Seatrade helps us sell our cruise product
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has defended the delegation that is currently in Florida representing the BVI at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024, saying they are getting the chance to sell the territory’s cruise tourism...
April 12, 2024 at 6:11 AM -
RDA completes new Marine Base in Road Town
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has successfully built the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement marine base in Road Reef, Tortola. The marine base — funded by the BVI government and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth...
April 12, 2024 at 6:09 AM -
Unfair to bash DPP over lost cases
Local attorney Daniel Davies suggested that poor optics led to the criticism aimed at Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit and has indicated that she has been receiving unfair criticism over what appears to...
April 11, 2024 at 9:37 AM
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Public servants must do their job
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has strongly criticised the inefficiency within the government that has resulted in some workers not being paid, emphasising the need for public servants to fulfil their responsibilities as the territory...
April 11, 2024 at 7:44 AM -
RiteWay to introduce mandatory bag checks for employees
RoadTown Wholesale which operate RiteWay food stores in the territory has communicated to its staff that starting May 1, all employees will be subject to enhanced security checks upon exiting the company’s premises, including buildings,...
April 11, 2024 at 7:38 AM -
Stop recording accident scenes!
Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley has called out individuals who take video recordings of accident scenes and put clips on social media for residents and people of the diaspora to see. The minister said some residents...
April 11, 2024 at 6:38 AM