BVI News

Archive for February, 2021

Premier Andrew Fahie

We received numerous complaints about Jaspert too

Premier Andrew Fahie has said he, too, received a large number of complaints about immediate past Governor Augustus Jaspert, and said he reported them to the United Kingdom on several occasions. However, according to the Premier, the reports which were […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 7:47 AM /
Plans for HLSCC to provide online schooling to overseas students

Plans for HLSCC to provide online schooling to overseas students

Premier Andrew Fahie has revealed major plans to have the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) advanced to the stage where it can remotely enrol regional and international students through the provision of online classes. Premier Fahie made the declaration […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 7:40 AM /
VINO's owner and House of Assembly Speaker, Julian Willock

‘Don’t take us for granted’, Speaker warns Governor Rankin

Amid claims by the government that former Governor Augustus Jaspert drew negative international attention to the BVI, Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has deposited an early warning to Governor John Rankin, urging him not to take Virgin […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 7:30 AM /
Inquiry Commissioner, the Right Honourable Sir Gary Hickinbottom.

Sir Gary visiting sister islands for 1-on-1 meetings with residents today

Commissioner of Inquiry, Sir Gary Hickinbottom will be visiting the territory’s sister islands today, Monday, February 1 to conduct a series of meetings with residents. Secretary of the Commission Steven Chandler said the “meetings can be one-to-one and held in […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 7:25 AM /
Premier promises to reintroduce controversial Police Act

Premier promises to reintroduce controversial Police Act

Premier Andrew Fahie has promised to make another attempt at passing the controversial Police Act which drew intense public criticism and failed to pass in the House of Assembly last year. Among the changes that drew public outcry was a […]

by / on February 1, 2021 at 7:20 AM /