BVI-based asset recovery lawyer, Martin Kenney, has concluded that a government agency or rich person is likely responsible for the recent Pandora Papers data leak exposed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). More than 11.9 million documents were […]
Archive for October, 2021
Premier strives to ‘clear BVI’s good name’ at COI hearing
Premier Andrew Fahie has said his focus is now set squarely on clearing the BVI’s name after it was tarnished by the Commission of Inquiry (COI) and United Kingdom (UK) officials with allegations of corruption and poor governance. Appearing before […]
East End police removing derelicts along roadways
The East End Police Station is leading an initiative to remove abandoned and neglected vehicles that line the roadways of the eastern side of Tortola. According to the police, the number of abandoned vehicles along the roadways have made road […]
Why rush to audit stimulus? Premier suggests collusion
Premier Andrew Fahie has questioned the apparent ‘rush’ to execute an audit of his government’s COVID-19 stimulus grants, arguing that ulterior motives may have been afoot. During his appearance before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) yesterday, October 12, the Premier […]
Officers charged in fatal prison stabbing gets bail
The two prison guards and police officer who were charged with breach of trust in relation to the fatal prison stabbing of 29-year-old Nichail Chambers have been offered bail. The two prison officers Mark Kendall and Sharlene Maduro along with […]
Suicides likely averted with COVID grant $$ to churches — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has suggested that his government’s COVID-19 assistance grants given to religious organisations last year likely prevented suicides in the BVI. During a hearing yesterday, the Premier told the Commission of Inquiry (COI) that churches dealt with a […]
Government won’t sacrifice people’s safety during cruise season
The government has said it will not sacrifice the safety of its people despite the reopening of the ports for the cruise ship season. Speaking at yesterday’s ceremony for the return of cruising to the British Virgin Islands, Director of […]
Several communities across BVI told to brace for scheduled outage
Residents in several communities and islands across the territory have been advised to brace for outages later tonight. The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) said there will be no electricity supply from 11 pm today Wednesday, October 13 to 6 am […]
Police say they caught burglar in the act
A burglar was arrested by the East End Police after he gained illegal access to a business establishment in the James Young area. The burglar, who was identified as 44-year-old Germaine Wattley of a Chapel Hill residence, was charged with […]
My ministry but Ralph O’Neal had final say in CSC’s contract — Fahie
Premier Andrew Fahie has told the Commission of Inquiry (COI) that although the Neighbourhood Partnership Project (NPP) was under his Education Ministry at the time, it was run by former Premier, the late Ralph T. O’Neal. The controversial project, executed […]
