The governing Virgin Islands Party administration considered at least two convicted felons for Belongership at the start of its term in 2019. None of the applicants were named, but when the matter was raised before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) […]
Archive for September, 2021
Government’s hidden Belongership policy deemed unlawful by COI
A government policy that forces applicants to wait until their 20th year of residing in the BVI before being eligible for consideration for Belongership status has been described as unlawful by the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom […]
Sports Minister pledges enhanced support to local athletes
Youth & Sports Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressly committed to providing enhanced support to athletes in the British Virgin Islands. He made that promise at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Tuesday, when he and other officials gathered […]
Wheatley’s appointment as Special Envoy extended to December 2022
The government has extended the appointment of Benito Wheatley as Special Envoy of the Premier. His extension is until December 31, 2022. Wheatley — who previously served as BVI Representative to the United Kingdom and EU/Director of the BVI London […]
Police renew calls for compliance of curfew order
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF) The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is anticipating continued public compliance as the new regulations reduce the curfew hours to four hours. Effectively September 19, the new […]
I don’t believe BVI will be an OT for much longer — Jr Trade Minister
The BVI‘s Junior Trade Minister, Shereen Flax-Charles has said she believes the territory will soon exit the fold as a British Overseas Territory. Flax Charles was at the time arguing in support of the government’s bill, the Virgin Islands Gaming & […]
Gov’t to roll out digital vaccine verification database next week
The Government of the Virgin Islands will be rolling out its digital database of persons who have been vaccinated in the territory. Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Dr Ronald Georges said the database will be ready by next week. This database […]
Erections reported among vaccine side-effects locally — Massiah
Some male residents who have been given the COVID-19 jab have registered what may be seen as moderate but unusual side effects, including uncontrolled penile erections and extra energy. This is according to National Epidemiologist, Harmonie Massiah, who shared those […]
Vanterpool denies sidelining former PS during cruise pier project
Former Works Minister under the previously governing National Democratic Party (NDP) administration, Mark Vanterpool, has denied that anyone was sidelined in his ministry during the cruise pier development project. Vanterpool made that remark in an appearance before the Commission of […]
Premier leads delegation to Miami for Seatrade Cruise Global event
A delegation of local officials led by Premier Andrew Fahie has gone to Miami, Florida for this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global — an annual event for the global cruise industry that brings together buyers and suppliers from 140 countries. It […]
