Attorney-at-law Lisa Penn-Lettsome is the new Executive Director of International Business. Her appointment came into effect on October 1, a government-commissioned media release indicated. This post was previously held by the Director of Planning at the Recovery & Development Agency, […]
Archive for October, 2019
DPP’s departure opens up opportunities | Legal minds urged to join the department
While noting that her contribution will be missed, Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr has said the departure of the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Kim Hollis will create an avenue for other legal minds in the territory to rise to […]
Beach Management Commission to be formed to enforce govt’s proposed beach policy
Minister of Natural Resources Vincent Wheatley has said a Beach Management Commission will be will be enacted to enforce the proposed Beach Policy when it is passed. He made the announcement at a recent community meeting in West End where […]
New seaplane venture coming to BVI | Premier says gov’t not an investor
A new seaplane service is slated to operate in the territory and Premier Andrew Fahie has made it clear that the Government of the Virgin Islands will not be an investor in the venture. Premier Fahie said the new venture […]
Education Minister moves to have an HLSCC student sit on college board
The H Lavity Stoutt Community College is expected have at least one student sitting on their Board of Governors. This is according to Minister of Education Dr Natalio Wheatley who told BVI News the initiative will help students to feel […]
Water waste | Over 10 days of steady flow affects John’s Hole, courtyard a muddy mess
More than two weeks after a major water leak started beneath the newly constructed road in John’s Hole on Tortola, work has now commenced to resolve the issue. The water has muddied the unpaved yard of the Magistrate’s Court that […]
Zoe Walcott the new Business Development Manager at pier park
Another stalwart of the Virgin Islands Party led by Premier Andrew Fahie has landed a top post in the territory. Former Mrs BVI, Zoe Walcott, is the new Business Development Manager at the C.B. Romney Tortola Pier Park. She took […]
Junior Minister presents 700+ gifts to local educators for World Teacher’s Day
Teachers across the territory recently received more than 700 donated gifts from Territorial At-Large Representative, Sharie de Castro. The first-term legislator said she rolled out the initiative in honour and appreciation of the United Nations World Teacher’s Day on October […]
Premier to seek funding from HoA to pay outstanding balance on Speaker’s legal fees
Premier Andrew Fahie will be retroactively seeking taxpayer funds from the House of Assembly to pay the remaining balance of Speaker of the House Julian Willock’s legal fees for the now-concluded court battle between himself and opposition legislator, Mark Vanterpool. […]
Percival no longer director of Taxi Commission, Cabinet appoints new chair
Dameon Percival who served as Director of the Taxi & Livery Commission for the last six years is no longer serving in the post. Percival, who describes himself as a critic of the governing Virgin Islands Party, confirmed to BVI […]
