Local government officials are expected to extend diplomatic overtures to the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) in efforts to increase the current daily ferry passenger travel limit between the two territories by an additional 50 persons. The current limit is […]
Archive for May, 2021
Cabinet long approved allocations but Joint Task Force still not paid
Responding to reports that the Joint Task Force assisting with marine border security still has not been paid their promised allowance, Premier and Minister of Finance, Andrew Fahie has said he is concerned. As far as the Finance Minister’s role […]
Anegada Appreciation Boat Ride postponed due to COVID concerns
Acting on the advice of the Health Emergency Operating Centre, organisers of the ‘Anegada Appreciation Boat Ride’ scheduled for Saturday, May 29 has been postponed until further notice. The event, which was being put on by government legislators Carvin Malone, […]
Gov’t legal fees for COI capped at $5M
The amount of money the government will spend for legal services in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) has been capped at $5 million. “That’s not to say we’re anywhere close to that. [It’s] because there are two sets of legal […]
Security Policy Advisor sought amid recent spike in serious crime
Amid a seeming spike in serious crime in recent months, the Office of the Deputy Governor (DG) is seeking to recruit what it described as Security & Justice Policy Advisor. This advisor will be required to conduct assessments and management […]
Penn concerned farmers, fishers grants not under subject ministry
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has expressed concern that disbursements made to farmers and fisherfolk under the government’s COVID-19 assistance grant programme were not made under the relevant subject ministry. Speaking on the NDP Radio programme recently, Penn said the payments […]
Local yacht captain fined for falsifying documents
The captain of a local charter yacht, Prime Time, who departed the territory unbeknown to authorities has been charged and fined for reported breaches under the Customs Management and Duties Act. Speaking on ZBVI Radio recently, Deputy Commissioner of Customs […]
Seniors treated to Fun Day in the First District
Under the Carrot Bay Seniors Programme, senior citizens in the First Electoral District were yesterday treated to a Sports & Fun Day. And by all indications from First District Representative, Premier Andrew Fahie, the ‘golden gems’ in his constituency enjoyed […]
Decision to increase the cost of electricity reversed
Less than 24 hours after the announcement that the cost of electricity would increase locally, Premier Andrew Fahie has responded to reverse those changes. The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) had said in a statement yesterday that, going forward, all customers’ […]
No Thanks! Legislators decline AG’s legal services in COI
In a perplexing twist, legislators have chosen to decline the services of Attorney General (AG) Dawn Smith as their Counsel in the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI). The lawmakers have opted instead to be represented by BVI law firm, Silk […]
