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Archive for February, 2022

Former Health Minister Carvin Malone

Conflicting reports! Health Minister says hospital nurses not on strike

Health Minister Carvin Malone has denied reports that nurses at the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town are staging a silent protest. BVI News understands that the nurses are from multiple units at the hospital and they have […]

by / on February 6, 2022 at 6:54 PM /
First phase of CGB Treatment Plant construction nears completion

First phase of CGB Treatment Plant construction nears completion

The construction works on the first phase of the new Wastewater Treatment Plant in Cane Garden Bay is nearing its completion. Project Manager in the Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities, Bernard Grant said the first phase included the demolition, […]

by / on February 4, 2022 at 3:17 PM /
BVHSA audit report reveals abuse of power, unauthorised pay raises

BVHSA audit report reveals abuse of power, unauthorised pay raises

The latest audit done at the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) alleges that salary increases and compensation payouts may have been given to certain BVIHSA staff without proper authority or compliance with established procedures. According to the preliminary audit report […]

by / on February 4, 2022 at 8:13 AM /
Fraser

‘I hold the people responsible’ — Fraser on government’s failings

Third District Representative Julian Fraser said he holds the public responsible for some of the issues that continue to remain unresolved under the present Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration’s watch. While speaking at an Opposition press conference recently, Fraser said […]

by / on February 4, 2022 at 7:45 AM /
Melvin 'Mitch' Turnbull

Gov’t focused on scoresheet, not people’s issues

Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has accused the Virgins Islands Party (VIP) government of being fixated on creating a scoresheet that demonstrates their legislative accomplishments in office rather than addressing some of the urgent needs facing society. The Opposition […]

by / on February 4, 2022 at 7:35 AM /
What remains of the Prospect Reef Resort on Tortola. (BVI News photo)

Prospect Reef rehabilitation stalled because of legal concerns

Premier Andrew Fahie said the government has been unable to progress with the Prospect Reef Resort due to some legal concerns. Fahie said the nature of the legal issues means he cannot disclose the specificity of the situation; however, he […]

by / on February 4, 2022 at 7:16 AM /
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn

VIP gov’t ministers are placeholders — Opposition Leader

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has flayed government ministers for allowing themselves to be used as tools and for being complicit in a ‘game’ while serving in their respective portfolios. Penn also endorsed concerns raised by fellow Opposition members, Julian Fraser […]

by / on February 4, 2022 at 7:02 AM /
Julian Fraser

Fraser mum on ‘unimportant’ special committee for Willock

The senior legislator in the House of Assembly (HOA) Julian Fraser remains mum about the special committee set up to examine the payment of legal fees accrued by Willock in the High Court. Fraser, who is a part of the […]

by / on February 3, 2022 at 3:28 PM /
Gov’t launches electric shuttles for RT’s Park & Ride initiative

Gov’t launches electric shuttles for RT’s Park & Ride initiative

The government launched its electric shuttles for the Park and Ride initiative in Road Town earlier today. Transportation Minister Kye Rymer said the service aims to achieve several objectives such as alleviating parking lot congestion, reducing traffic congestion and reducing […]

by / on February 3, 2022 at 2:53 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

‘I stand by my statement on BVIHSA situation’, says Fahie after leak

By Fitsroy Randall, BVI News Staff Despite the emergence of a letter indicating he had intimate knowledge of the situation, Premier Andrew Fahie has said he stands by his statements at last Friday’s press conference that he did not know […]

by / on February 3, 2022 at 8:27 AM /