Dr Ricardo Wheatley is the new Director of the BVI House Asia. His appointment will begin on January 1 next year. According to a recent government media release, “Dr Wheatley will assume responsibility for the management of the daily functions […]
Archive for November, 2019
Vanterpool criticises gov’t for allowing BVIEC to function nearly 8 months without board
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Representative of the Fourth District Mark Vanterpool is criticising the government for allowing the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to function without a full panel of board members for the past eight months. Vanterpool made those […]
Gov’t introducing legislation to accommodate, regulate gambling and betting in the BVI
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Government is planning to introduce laws to legalize gaming and betting in the British Virgin Islands. Governor Jaspert gave that indication while delivering his Speech from the Throne address in the House of Assembly […]
Reported complaints that some gov’t statutory boards victimising staff, VIP blamed
A major concern is being raised about the actions of some members of government statutory bodies following the 2019 elections. Opposition Leader Marlon Penn raised those concerns while reporting that he and other members of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition have […]
Concerned | No need to fully evacuate admin complex for repairs, why is it taking 5 years?
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Members of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition are questioning the recent contract — that will cost taxpayers approximately $1.2 million — for government take a lease out on office spaces at the Cutlass Tower in […]
Agriculture department partners with police to clamp down on wandering animals
The Department of Agriculture & Fisheries has partnered with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to form a special task force to clamp down on stray animals in the territory. Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Theodore James indicated that […]
‘I’m not convinced Freedom of Information Act will make a difference’ — Fraser
Opposition member Julian Fraser has said he believes implementing a Freedom of Information Act will not make a difference in relation to having access to information in the British Virgin Islands. Fraser made the statement while responding to questions during […]
Opposition accuses VIP gov’t of nepotism, cronyism since taking office
Leader of the Opposition Marlon Penn is accusing the Andrew Fahie-led government of practising nepotism and cronyism since being elected into office earlier this year. Penn made those assertions during a media conference hosted by members of Her Majesty’s Loyal […]
Gov’t grants Belonger status, certificates of residence to 400 expat applicants
Hundreds of expatriates living in the British Virgin Islands have been granted BVI Belonger status and certificates of residence under the Premier Andrew Fahie administration. This decision was made on October 25 during a Cabinet meeting. In a report on […]
Gov’t to partner with BVIEC to train youths in installation of renewable energy systems
Government will be partnering with the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to train several young adults across the territory on the installation of green energy systems. Premier Andrew Fahie said training will be conducted in January 2020. “We do not want […]
