As the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) continues to investigate political corruption in the BVI, Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed his view that the United Kingdom has no moral authority to be the BVI’s watchdog. “There are some […]
Archive for March, 2021
Shipping Registry advancing despite ‘serious decline’ in business
As the BVI Shipping Registry experiences a decline in maritime activity because of COVID-19, the Registry is now positioning to tap into new markets through international certification, among other things. This is according to the Shipping Registry’s Director, John Samuel […]
Don’t group us! Take individual responsibility for COI
Opposition legislator Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has agreed with Health Minister Carvin Malone’s position that politicians are part of the reason a Commission of Inquiry (COI) has been declared to investigate political corruption in the BVI. However, Turnbull said a single […]
Rush to pass dozens of Bills delays questions tabled since December
A rush to pass nearly three dozen bills and resolutions through the House of Assembly has resulted in a continued deferral of questions that have been tabled since December. These questions are what members of the parliamentary Opposition put to […]
Willock, Governor Rankin discuss issue of assenting to bills
Speaker of the House of Assembly, Jullian Willock has announced that he has been communicating with the new governor, John Rankin on the issue of assenting to bills passed by elected leaders. At the March 4 sitting of the House […]
A few border breaches doesn’t define success of Customs officers
Premier Andrew Fahie has come to the defence of Customs officers, saying a few instances of border breaches does not define how successful they are. The strength of the territory’s border security is often questioned, and residents have expressed concerns […]
Two charged as police seize gun, cocaine in separate searches
A man and a woman have been charged while another person was arrested in connection to respective gun and drug seizures at the weekend. Charged with ‘keeping an unlicensed firearm’ is 41-year-old Dwight Callwood and 22-year-old Pia King, both of […]
Cabinet grants Belongership to 27 persons! Another 36 get residency
Twenty-seven non-nationals have now been granted Belonger status in the British Virgin Islands. Six of these persons are the spouses of Belongers. They have been living in the territory with their spouses for five years or more. “Cabinet [also] reviewed […]
New shipments confirmed so vaccinations resume this month!
The Ministry of Health will be resuming its roll-out of COVID-19 vaccinations on the BVI population in three weeks. The resumption is now possible because the United Kingdom has officially confirmed that it will be sending another 12,000 doses of […]
More business shut-downs possible with continued seaports closure
The BVI Chamber of Commerce & Hotel Association (BVICCHA) said the April 2021 extension for the reopening of seaports is a major blow that could result in the permanent closure of some businesses. The BVICCHA was referring specifically to businesses […]
