Decked in diving gear, Governor John Rankin and Natural Resources Minister Vincent Wheatley were photographed as they sought to explore a section of the underwater world in the BVI on Tuesday. This was in recognition of World Oceans Day celebrated […]
Archive for June, 2021
BVI might limit the number of each nationality allowed in the territory
Each nationality might only be allowed a limited number of persons to be present in the British Virgin Islands at any given time. This is likely one of the considerations to be made as the territory undergoes an Immigration reform […]
Gov’t halts quest for special health insurance plan for HOA
The government has officially decided to halt the tender process for the controversial special group insurance plan being sought for current and former House of Assembly (HOA) members. Acting Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said in a statement on Thursday, June […]
CSC blasts Florida for banning ships from asking for vaccination proof
The 2019 appointed Chairman of government’s Cruise Tourism Committee, Claude Skelton Cline has railed against moves by Florida Governor, Ron DeSantis to suppress the cruise industry by instituting fines for ships requiring vaccinated passengers. Skelton Cline said the behaviour of […]
BVI deserves more mature leadership — Skelton Cline
Political commentator and government consultant, Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has come out in scathing condemnation of what he suggests to be the immature level of leadership being meted out to residents. He was referring to the public dispute between government […]
COI not going well; it’s too disruptive to my ministry
The productivity rate of some public officers has likely taken a serious hit as a result of the demands of the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI). This is according to the Minister of Natural Resources, Labour & Immigration, Vincent Wheatley. […]
The Opposition is lying about involvement in HOA insurance plan
Stating there is evidence to support her claim, junior government minister Sharie de Castro has said the members of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition are being dishonest about their involvement in the now-controversial group insurance plan being sought for House of […]
Over $1M worth of requests for help as COVID strangles economy
Displaying a large bundle of documents containing requests for financial assistance, Labour Minister and Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has shown that the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic is still badly affecting the BVI. He said the documents amount […]
Wheatley shocked HOA insurance plan public since it wasn’t finalised
Social Security Minister with portfolio responsibility for the National Health Insurance (NHI), Vincent Wheatley has expressed shock at reports that the government has put out a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a special group insurance plan for members of the […]
Urgent fix needed in education! Past minister ‘extremely concerned’
Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn has said an urgent fix is needed for apparent issues that have arisen in the BVI’s Education system. “I am extremely concerned!” Walwyn said in a Facebook post last evening. “Whatever issues we are having […]
