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Archive for September, 2021

Premier Andrew Fahie

Institutional knowledge not lost in axing all board members — Premier

Premier Andrew Fahie has argued that statutory boards do not lose their institutional knowledge in cases where all members have been asked to resign; as his administration did after winning the February 2019 General Election. According to the Premier, this […]

by / on September 15, 2021 at 8:36 AM /
Commissioner of Customs Wade Smith

New joint intelligence team being established

Commissioner of Her Majesty’s Customs, Wade Smith has announced that a new intelligence-sharing body is now being formulated within the territory’s law enforcement fraternity. “Through the Joint Task Force, we’re establishing what is called the Joint Intelligence Unit or the […]

by / on September 15, 2021 at 8:15 AM /
COMMENTARY: COI pulling curtain on 30 years of incompetence, waste

COMMENTARY: COI pulling curtain on 30 years of incompetence, waste

By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The Commission of Inquiry (COI) is presenting a mirror for all residents to look at. What it reveals is not good. The Investigation into Virgin Islands governance is showing up this country in myriad ways. First, […]

by / on September 15, 2021 at 6:39 AM /
Operators told to get livery permit this weekend ahead of cruise rush

Operators told to get livery permit this weekend ahead of cruise rush

The BVI is expected to receive 55 cruise calls in the territory before the year ends and the transportation-for-hire industry is being asked to prepare. “The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is inviting all interested persons to obtain a livery […]

by / on September 15, 2021 at 6:20 AM /
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New CCTV project powered by Flow promises increased safety for BVI communities

PRESS RELEASE: Communities in the British Virgin Islands are poised to become safer with additional health and economic benefits with the upcoming installation of CCTV cameras through the Territory, following a contract signing between Cable & Wireless BVI Limited (Flow) […]

by / on September 14, 2021 at 9:13 AM /
HOA Speaker Julian Willock (centre) and his two attorneys from Silk Legal, Daniel Fligelstone Davies (left on screen) and Richard Rowe.

Willock refusing to pay $77K legal fees for failed court injunction

House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock has argued that he should not be held legally responsible for the tens of thousands of dollars in court fees racked up from a failed Hight Court injunction he instigated. The Speaker filed an […]

by / on September 14, 2021 at 7:11 AM /
White Bay Beach on Jost Van Dyke.

BVI ranked as second best place to visit in the Caribbean

Notwithstanding reduced arrivals due to the pandemic and major problems with its entry portal, the British Virgin Islands is still recognised as one of the top destinations to visit in the Caribbean for 2021 and 2022. This is according to […]

by / on September 14, 2021 at 6:45 AM /
Screenshot of the BVI Gateway homepage captured Monday night, November 23, 2020.

BVI entry portal woes: ‘We can’t be guessing who is in our country’

Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley continues to be a strong advocate for the BVI’s online entry portal, despite its many shortcomings. The platform continues to receive a barrage of criticism for its many failings and deficiencies since being implemented late last year to assist […]

by / on September 14, 2021 at 6:35 AM /
Vincent Wheatley

BVI’s elected officials not getting any R-E-S-P-E-C-T; says Wheatley

Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has bemoaned the lack of respect towards legislators in the BVI. Noting that it is an issue that pains him very much, Wheatley said incidents of disrespect are mostly perpetrated on social media. “When I […]

by / on September 14, 2021 at 6:24 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Premier back before the COI today

Premier Andrew Fahie is back before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) to give evidence. The hearing began moments ago when Premier Fahie opted to kick things off with a brief prayer. The COI then commenced questions about matters concerning Cabinet, […]

by / on September 14, 2021 at 6:01 AM /