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Penn not sure if he’ll decline Greedy Bill benefits
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has stated that he cannot say whether he’ll decline lump sum benefits that legislators are due under the Greedy Bill once he retires. The “Greedy Bill”, formally known as...
March 15, 2024 at 6:13 AM -
Local farmers discuss regenerative agriculture at community forum
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries hosted a public forum this week at the Elmore Stoutt High School to discuss regenerative agriculture, a method of farming that improves soil health, water conservation, and climate change...
March 15, 2024 at 6:02 AM -
Opposition legislator ‘deeply concerned’ over law and order
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has expressed strong concern about the territory’s law and order situation. During his appearance on the Talking Points radio show recently, Penn said his concern comes both as an elected...
March 15, 2024 at 6:02 AM
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Walwyn urges caution in ROI bill changes for public servants
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has urged Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to use caution in his approach to a new amendment to the Register of Interests (ROI) Act that now impacts public servants and their families. Premier...
March 14, 2024 at 8:14 AM -
Crime rate makes me consider leaving BVI
As the territory continues to grapple with the murder of prominent attorney Jamal Smith, media owner and talk show host Cindy Rosan has expressed that the crime wave that has hit the territory has caused her to reconsider living in...
March 14, 2024 at 6:27 AM -
ESHS declared winners in Inter-Secondary School Debates
The Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) overcame St. Georges Secondary School to emerge victorious in the final round of the Education Ministry’s annual Inter-Secondary School debates. The final round was held yesterday, March 13,...
March 14, 2024 at 6:20 AM
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WALWYN: Premier, why did you buckle under pressure?
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn recently accused Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley of buckling under pressure from the United Kingdom, when his government agreed to implement a slew of good governance reforms to prevent Britain...
March 14, 2024 at 6:14 AM -
Security Council seeks witnesses in shocking murder
The National Security Council (NSC) has issued an appeal for witnesses to step forward with information about the brutal murder of local lawyer, Jamal Smith, an incident that has shocked and disturbed the community. Smith was found...
March 14, 2024 at 6:09 AM -
Who killed Jamal Smith? Police seek public’s help
While calling on the public for assistance, the police has officially released the identity of the attorney who was shot and killed at a residence in Manual Hill on Monday. He has been identified as 46-year-old Jamal Smith, a prominent...
March 13, 2024 at 4:51 PM
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Premier defends changes to ‘problematic’ ROI bill for public servants
A debate has grown over planned amendments to the Register of Interests (ROI) Act and how it is expected to affect senior public officials in the territory once they are also included in the new legislation. Effectively, the Register...
March 13, 2024 at 10:14 AM -
Law enforcers will soon be subjected to vetting
The government is taking steps to introduce a vetting regime in the territory that would see officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Immigration Department, His Majesty’s Prison Services and His Majesty’s Customs...
March 13, 2024 at 6:28 AM -
Public should be consulted on full CARICOM membership — Penn
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn said residents should be consulted on the issue of full membership in CARICOM for the BVI. The BVI is currently an Associate Member of CARICOM – the regional integration body that encompasses...
March 13, 2024 at 6:13 AM
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UK doesn’t want to take BVI’s power away
Although the UK has sent a strong warning that they won’t hesitate to take power away from elected leaders, Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn said he doesn’t believe Britain is excited to take control of the territory’s...
March 13, 2024 at 6:06 AM -
Local attorney found dead at Tortola home
Information reaching BVI News indicates that a well-known attorney-at-law was found dead sometime today at his Duff’s Bottom, Tortola home. Details surrounding the incident are sketchy at this time, however, reports suggest that...
March 12, 2024 at 7:46 PM -
SSB launches ‘Secure Your Tomorrow’ campaign
The Virgin Islands Social Security Board is preparing to launch its “Secure Your Tomorrow” Campaign. The extensive PR awareness campaign signals the start of a series of initiatives aimed at increasing registration, enhancing...
March 12, 2024 at 4:14 PM
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Ebenezer Thomas Primary holds mock HOA sitting
Grade 5 students from Ebenezer Thomas Primary School got a taste of government in a very unique way last Friday, March 8. Led by their teacher, Candia McFarlane, 19 students participated in a mock legislative session at the House of...
March 12, 2024 at 7:31 AM -
Walwyn tackles gov’t about alarming cancer rate
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has inquired about the steps the government is taking amid reports that cancers are on the rise in the BVI. BVI News broke the story about BVI’s alarming cancer rate in October 2023,...
March 12, 2024 at 6:15 AM -
Karl’s Confession! No formal plan to improve agriculture
Amid calls for more dependence on locally-grown foods, Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries Dr Karl Dawson recently confessed that the BVI has no formal plan in place to improve the agriculture and fisheries sector. The Minister’s...
March 12, 2024 at 6:14 AM
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Gov’t making excuses for unspent $50M — Penn
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has criticised the government for failing to utilise over $50 million, which was returned to the treasury. According to Penn, several planned projects have not commenced, prompting him to...
March 12, 2024 at 6:05 AM -
Colombian nationals MIA after cruise visit
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIRPF) is seeking the public’s help in locating three cruise passengers who went missing after their ship, the Norwegian Sky, docked on Sunday, March 10. The missing individuals were identified...
March 12, 2024 at 6:03 AM -
Work permit exemptions expanded for some providers
The government has announced a policy streamlining work permit requirements for specific categories of short-term service providers. This initiative builds on previous efforts to create a more attractive business environment. The...
March 11, 2024 at 7:35 AM