Deputy Director of the National Health Insurance (NHI), Roy Barry, has said the entity is mired in a state of financial distress. Appearing before the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) late last year, Barry said the distress is as a result […]
Archive for January, 2022
Social Security Board defaulters rack up near-$15M debt
Non-compliance by employers continues to pose a significant challenge for the Social Security Board (SSB), particularly during the early stages of 2021 when defaulters racked up millions of dollars in debt to the agency. This is according to SSB Director, […]
Local charter company rebounds in time to celebrate 10th anniversary
Though ravaged by the devastating effects of the September 2017 hurricanes and hit with a pandemic that stunted its recovery, MarineMax Vacations — a local boat-charter company — is now on the rebound; just in time to celebrate 10 years […]
Cuban health brigade helped mask staff shortages – Health Minister
Health Minister Carvin Malone said a ‘Cuban brigade’ of doctors helped mask severe staff shortages experienced by the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), including during the most recent COVID-19 outbreak in the territory. Appearing on JTV’s ‘The Big Story’ recently, […]
Government hosts Prayer Breakfast on leadership
The government held a national prayer breakfast yesterday to encourage community leaders to leave a lasting impact on the people they serve and to inspire them to emulate the character reflected in themselves. The prayer breakfast was held under the […]
Complaints Commission faced issues addressing complaints last year
In the recently published 2022 Standing Finance Committee (SFC) Report, Complaints Commissioner Erica Smith-Penn noted her team faced several challenges addressing complaints about the public service last year. She told the SFC that the three main challenges faced by her […]
Prison understaffed, locals difficult to recruit – Superintendent Guy Hill
Recently appointed Superintendent at Her Majesty’s Prisons, Guy Hill, has disclosed that the institution is understaffed and said that it was difficult to recruit locals to fill existing vacancies at the Balsum Ghut facility. Hill, who appeared before the Standing […]
BVI will not do away with COVID protocols like the UK
Minister of Health Carvin Malone said the BVI government will not discard COVID-19 protocols as was done in the United Kingdom by Prime Minister Boris Johnson. In an interview on JTV this week, Malone said the government has relaxed the […]
Most complaints to top cop are about pesky scooters ‘by far’
Over the last few years, the popularity of scooters and motorcycles have increased especially among young men in the territory. However, Police Commissioner Mark Collins said the biggest complaint he has received is the noise level of these motorbikes on […]
$400K insurance payout for Fishing Complex should be used to rebuild
Minister of Fisheries & Agriculture, Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that monies received post-hurricane Irma as insurance for the BVI’s Fishing Complex should be used towards rebuilding that facility. The minister expressed that view during deliberations of the Standing Finance […]
