Funds are likely forthcoming for much-needed fixes for the education sector when the government presents its much-anticipated budget later this week. Education Minister and Deputy Premier, Dr Natalio Wheatley, gave that indication last week during a debate in the House […]
Archive for November, 2021
I want a BVI of no lawlessness — Flax-Charles
Territorial At-Large Representative and Junior Trade Minister, Shereen Flax-Charles, has expressed aspirations for a BVI society where no lawlessness exists. Her remarks came during a debate in the House of Assembly (HOA) for a motion to establish a select committee […]
Daycare centres warned as Hand, Foot, Mouth Disease cases climb
Local daycare centres are being urged to “adhere to proper hygiene and sanitation practices” not only because of COVID-19 but because of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is currently affecting the territory. National Epidemiologist Harmonie Massiah said there have been […]
Police sergeant granted bail for unlawful possession of ammunition
The police sergeant arrested last week for breach of trust and unlawful possession of ammunition has been granted bail. Sergeant Lenroy Samuels’ received bail on Monday (November 8) in the Magistrate’s Court where he was granted bail after pleading not […]
Wheatley on Willock court ruling: ‘Not everything in law is objective’
Deputy Premier, Dr Natalio Wheatley, has argued that everything is not objective in law and suggested that allowances should be made for differences of opinion on court judgments. At the time, Dr Wheatley was arguing in support of a motion […]
All smiles for Pier Park operators as cruise visitors flock stores
It was all smiles for store operators at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park last Wednesday as passengers from the Mein Schiff 2 cruise ship were seen exploring the shops and purchasing souvenirs before returning to the ship. The cruise […]
Decades ago BVI marched on UK; our people now marching on us
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has drawn attention to the irony in the way residents have directed their outrage over the decades when dissatisfied with governance in the BVI. Residents recently turned out in numbers to protest government’s intention to move […]
Local solar tech grads to be at forefront of Microgrid Project
Local solar technician graduates will be at the forefront of the Anegada Microgrid Project which is being done through an agreement signed between the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) and the US-based solar energy company, Power52. Power52’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), […]
Some media houses don’t engender atmosphere of truth — Dr Wheatley
Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has protested against what he said was a lack of veracity emanating from some media houses, accusing them of practising reckless journalism in some instances. Dr Wheatley said his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government has […]
DeCastro challenged by discrepancies in Speaker’s actions
Junior Minister Sharie deCastro said she felt conflicted and held some level of discomfort in the way the Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA), Julian Willock, went about his court injunction against three Commission of Inquiry (COI) lawyers. DeCastro […]
