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    BVI gov’t seeks international legal representation for Commission

    The Andrew Fahie administration has acquired international law firm to represent his government in the upcoming BVI Commission of Inquiry sanctioned by Governor Augustus Jaspert. The announcement was made moments ago by the Premier’s Office via a media release. According […]

    BVI gov’t seeks international legal representation for Commission
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    One charged in connection to Tuesday’s drug bust!

    Police have charged Kareem Douglas in connection with the drugs uncovered during a vehicle search in the Brandywine Bay area of Tortola on Tuesday. The accused Georges Northside resident has been charged with possession of cannabis with intent to supply. […]

    One charged in connection to Tuesday’s drug bust!
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    Commission of Inquiry ‘attack’ equals to 9/11, Irma, historic crises?

    Government legislator Carvin Malone has described Governor Augustus Jaspert’s January 18 announcement of a Commission of Inquiry (COI) into the BVI government as an “attack” on the territory. Malone, who was speaking in an unofficial capacity on his personal Facebook […]

    Commission of Inquiry ‘attack’ equals to 9/11, Irma, historic crises?
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    Who is the Commissioner of Inquiry?

    Amid this week’s announcement that the BVI will have its first Commission of Inquiry (COI), the public has been briefly introduced to The Right Honourable Sir Gary Hickinbottom who will serve as the Commissioner of Inquiry. Tomorrow, the public will […]

    Who is the Commissioner of Inquiry?
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    First-ever EMT training hosted in the BVI

    For the first time in the history of the British Virgin Islands, aspiring Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) have received introductory training locally, which will enhance their capacity to become regionally certified EMTs. This is according to a recent media release […]

    First-ever EMT training hosted in the BVI
  • BVI gov’t seeks international legal representation for Commission

    BVI gov’t seeks international legal represen...

  • One charged in connection to Tuesday’s drug bust!

    One charged in connection to Tuesday’s drug bust!

  • Commission of Inquiry ‘attack’ equals to 9/11, Irma, historic crises?

    Commission of Inquiry ‘attack’ equals ...

  • Who is the Commissioner of Inquiry?

    Who is the Commissioner of Inquiry?

  • First-ever EMT training hosted in the BVI

    First-ever EMT training hosted in the BVI

 

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  • Man allegedly assaults cops who refused to return seized motorcycle
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    Man allegedly assaults co...

    BVI News understands that a man was last week arrested and charged with escaping custody and for assaulting...

    January 21, 2021 at 6:45 AM
  • Nine new COVID cases recorded in the BVI
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    Nine new COVID cases reco...

    The British Virgin Islands has recorded nine new cases of the COVID-19 virus and three new recoveries. This...

    January 20, 2021 at 2:29 PM
  • Who will pay for the Commission of Inquiry?
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    Who will pay for the Comm...

    Despite the economic impact of COVID-19, the upcoming Commission of Inquiry (COI) is another expense...

    January 20, 2021 at 2:22 PM
 
 
  • Police seized over 150 kilos of cocaine! One arrested
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    Police seized over 150 kilos of cocaine! One arrested

    Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made another major drug bust; seizing more than 150 kilograms of cocaine on the main island of Tortola. The drugs were seized in an early-morning police operation on Tuesday...

    January 20, 2021 at 12:22 PM
  • $40M SSB grant channelled to political cronies? COI to investigate
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    $40M SSB grant channelled to political cronies? COI to investigate

    The upcoming Commission of Inquiry (COI) is set to investigate allegations that a portion of the $40 million COVID-19 grant government received from the Social Security Board (SSB) was channelled to political cronies. The $40 million...

    January 20, 2021 at 7:58 AM
  • Gov’t deflects, ignores allegations instead of addressing them — Penn
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    Gov’t deflects, ignores allegations instead of addressing them — Penn

    Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has said the Andrew Fahie administration continues to ignore the serious allegations being brought against the VIP government, and instead uses “diversionary tactics” to deflect the claims. Penn...

    January 20, 2021 at 7:35 AM
 
 
  • Why do you oppose truth? Governor asks detractors
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    Why do you oppose truth? Governor asks detractors

    Governor Augustus Jaspert has sent a message to Virgin Islanders who are against the upcoming Commission of Inquiry (COI), saying honest citizens shouldn’t oppose such a process. “I know some people will oppose this Commission....

    January 20, 2021 at 7:20 AM
  • National Parks Trust receives $19K COVID-19 grant
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    National Parks Trust receives $19K COVID-19 grant

    The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) has received a three-month COVID-19 relief grant from the Mohammed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ Fund). The grant totals $19,000, and according to the National Parks,...

    January 20, 2021 at 7:10 AM
  • Nothing to hide! Premier calls for Commission of Inquiry to broadcast live
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    Nothing to hide! Premier calls for Commission of Inquiry to broadcast live

    Premier Andrew Fahie has requested that the hearings of the upcoming Commission of Inquiry be broadcasted live on all media platforms to allow for a full transparent investigation into the allegations made against his government. The...

    January 19, 2021 at 5:32 PM
 
  • Your administration will come an end — Rosan-Jones speaks out
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    Your administration will come an end — Rosan-Jones speaks out

    Outspoken political critic and host of the Cut Deep talkshow Cindy Rosan-Jones has fired back at the Andrew-Fahie-led administration amid yesterday’s announcement of an upcoming Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate alleged...

    January 19, 2021 at 1:36 PM
  • 3-month grace period for residents behind on monthly water payments
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    3-month grace period for residents behind on monthly water payments

    Residents in the British Virgin Islands with outstanding water bill balances are being offered a three-month grace period on disconnections by the government. The Water & Sewerage Department made the announcement via a media release...

    January 19, 2021 at 1:01 PM
  • “Deliberate delays” by elected leaders also triggered Commission of Inquiry
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    “Deliberate delays” by elected leaders also triggered Commission of Inquiry

    Outgoing governor Augustus Jaspert has signalled that the push for legislative reform has faced “deliberate delays” from elected leaders and this is one of the reasons he had to order a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate...

    January 19, 2021 at 7:46 AM
  • UK fully backs Governor Jaspert’s Commission of Inquiry
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    UK fully backs Governor Jaspert’s Commission of Inquiry

    UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab has released a statement saying the United Kingdom government fully backs Governor Augustus Jaspert’s decision to launch a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate alleged political corruption...

    January 19, 2021 at 7:35 AM
  • Commission of Inquiry should investigate the NDP’s ‘Big 3’
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    Commission of Inquiry should investigate the NDP’s ‘Big 3’

    With a Commission of Inquiry set to conduct investigations into his administration, Premier Andrew Fahie has hinted that the Commission should focus its investigations on three of the territory’s leading scandals that have already...

    January 19, 2021 at 7:25 AM
  • BFEC saves hundreds in a month with renewable energy system
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    BFEC saves hundreds in a month with renewable energy system

    The Bregado Flax Educational Centre (BFEC) is already saving hundreds of dollars for electricity consumption since becoming the first renewable energy generation facility in the territory to install a Net Billing Metering System. A...

    January 19, 2021 at 7:08 AM
 
  • New Police Commissioner to take office in April
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    New Police Commissioner to take office in April

    Veteran United Kingdom police chief and Queen’s Police Medal honouree, Mark Collins will take up the post of Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police in April. Governor Augustus Jaspert appointed Collins, acting in accordance...

    January 18, 2021 at 3:22 PM
  • Governor’s proposed Commission of Inquiry sidesteps due process
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    Governor’s proposed Commission of Inquiry sidesteps due process

    While stating that his government welcomes a transparent Commission of Inquiry, government minister Carvin Malone has questioned the basis of the investigations announced by Governor Augustus Jaspert on Monday. Responding to the governor’s...

    January 18, 2021 at 2:29 PM
  • Governor orders Commission of Inquiry to investigate BVI gov’t
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    Governor orders Commission of Inquiry to investigate BVI gov’t

    Amid recent reports that his office has received a litany of complaints regarding lack of transparency in government, outgoing governor, Augustus Jaspert today announced he has decided to issue a Commission of Inquiry (COI), in accordance...

    January 18, 2021 at 1:33 PM
 
  • There’s more to UK pulling funding from RDA than just an ‘expiry date’
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    There’s more to UK pulling funding from RDA than just an ‘expiry date’

    Premier Andrew Fahie has stood his ground on his recent assertion that government’s amendments to the territory’s Recovery & Development Plan is the reason the UK is pulling its funding from the agency. The Premier...

    January 18, 2021 at 8:15 AM
  • Cabinet’s post-meeting statements halted for months
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    Cabinet’s post-meeting statements halted for months

    By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff The Andrew Fahie led administration has been a strong proponent of accountability and transparency in the territory, yet most decisions made by Cabinet remain a mystery to residents since February 2020...

    January 18, 2021 at 7:59 AM
  • Is Governor Jaspert complying with 14-day quarantine protocol?
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    Is Governor Jaspert complying with 14-day quarantine protocol?

    The office of the outgoing governor, Augustus Jaspert has moved to assure the public that he is indeed observing the 14-day quarantine period that is mandatory for all persons who recently travelled from the United Kingdom. Following...

    January 18, 2021 at 7:19 AM
 
  • Man accused of wounding bar attendant granted bail
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    Man accused of wounding bar attendant granted bail

    BVI News understands that a 61-year-old man who attacked and wounded a bar attendant was last week granted police bail in the sum of $5,000. The incident reportedly happened in December though the man was caught by the police last...

    January 18, 2021 at 6:28 AM
  • BVI needs a COVID czar | Is gov’t aware of damage being caused?
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    BVI needs a COVID czar | Is gov’t aware of damage being caused?

    Former legislator and chairman of the National Democratic Party (NDP) Myron Walwyn, has said he believes the government should hire a COVID-19 czar which will allow for better monitoring and management of daily operations in the territory. A...

    January 15, 2021 at 3:03 PM
  • Woman arrested after hitting ex with hammer
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    Woman arrested after hitting ex with hammer

    BVI News understands that a woman who resides at a Long Bush address was this week arrested and charged after hitting her ex-boyfriend with a hammer. Reports are that the two ended their relationship months ago but the victim allowed...

    January 15, 2021 at 2:17 PM
 
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