The government has entered into a half-million-dollar contract with an entity referred to as ‘Premier Group’ for the configuration and implementation of a payment gateway. According to a Cabinet most-meeting statement released yesterday, December 23, the payment gateway is expected […]
Archive for December, 2021
Public Service General Orders need to be revised
Works Minister Kye Rymer said he believes the antiquated General Orders that govern the way public service officers operate should be revised. While debating the Integrity in Public Life Act during a virtual appearance of the House of Assembly recently, […]
Drakes Traders donates $5K to FSN to support abuse victims
Drakes Traders Ltd has donated $5,000 to the Family Support Network (FSN) to provide counselling for individuals who have been victims of abuse. The money donated is a part of Drakes Traders annual seasonal donation to the FSN. The $5,000 […]
Premier thankful for UN resolution on decolonisation
Premier Andrew Fahie has welcomed the final adoption of the United Nations (UN) resolution on ‘the question of the British Virgin Islands’ passed by the UN General Assembly at the conclusion of its 76th session on December 11, which dealt […]
East End police brings Christmas to the community
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. The East End Police Station was the place to be last Tuesday evening as the East End Police Officers, through community and corporate sponsors, wrapped Christmas in […]
Our governors wrongfully using powers of assent as ‘veto’
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has contended that UK appointed governors are now using their powers of assent to legislation as a veto power. The term ‘veto’ refers to a constitutional right to reject a decision or proposal made by […]
Scatliffe-Boynes to start as SSB’s permanent director next month
Jeanette Scatliffe Boynes has officially been appointed as the Director of the Social Security Board (SSB) after serving as Acting Director since January of this year. Her substantive appointment to the post takes effect beginning January 1, 2022. The motion […]
Where was your voice when NDP labelled as corrupt? Penn asks
Much of the government’s debate contributions on the recently passed Integrity in Public Life Act have centred on the ease with which public officials are constantly being labelled as corrupt, without any consequences attached. But Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has […]
Health Ministry enters phase II of Pfizer vaccine rollout
The Ministry of Health is currently in its second phase of the Pfizer vaccine distribution in the territory. The second phase sees all frontline workers and senior government managers being able to receive their first, second or booster dose of […]
There’s been a breakdown in trust of public officials
Labour Minister Vincent Wheatley has said he believes there has been a breakdown of trust between public officials and residents. While debating the Integrity in Public Life bill recently, Minister Wheatley argued that it was important for this trust to […]
