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Premier detained in US on drug and money laundering charges

Premier Andrew Fahie has been detained in the United States on drug-related charges as well as charges related to a financial crime. Governor John Rankin made the bombshell announcement in a press statement this afternoon. He said: “This morning, the […]

by / on April 28, 2022 at 4:08 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Premier seeks to reduce social inequities among SIDS

Premier Andrew Fahie has issued a call for a reduction in the social inequities that exist among Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and said the most vulnerable persons among these populations are those that are being hurt the most. The […]

by / on April 28, 2022 at 2:51 PM /
The Freedom of Information Act 2000 provides public access to information held by public authorities. It does this in two ways: public authorities are obliged to publish certain information about their activities; and. members of the public are entitled to request information from public authorities.

Use UK’s Freedom of Information law to request release of COI report

Political commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has issued a desperate plea for concerned parties to intervene in the delayed publication of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report. The report, which was delivered to Governor John Rankin weeks ago, is […]

by / on April 28, 2022 at 8:18 AM /
Gov’t hopes volume imports cushion losses from Customs tax cuts

Gov’t hopes volume imports cushion losses from Customs tax cuts

After implementing a wide range of Customs duty reductions on imports, Premier Andrew Fahie has now expressed optimism that the anticipated loss in revenue can be cushioned to some degree. With the war in Ukraine taking a toll globally, the […]

by / on April 28, 2022 at 8:07 AM /
Melissa Potter

Concerned citizens to pen petition for governor to release COI report

A group of concerned citizens in the Virgin Islands have joined forces to bring a petition to Governor John Rankin to release the full Commission of Inquiry (COI) report to the public with greater immediacy. While speaking on JTV News […]

by / on April 28, 2022 at 7:58 AM /
TRC to host public hearing on Digicel’s licence renewal application

TRC to host public hearing on Digicel’s licence renewal application

The Virgin Islands’ public is being given the opportunity by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) to weigh in on whether telecommunications giant Digicel’s license to operate in the BVI should be renewed. The TRC said in a recent notice that […]

by / on April 28, 2022 at 7:48 AM /
The Terrance B Lettsome Airport

American held at airport with loaded gun

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has arrested a 52-year-old man from the United States possession of a loaded firearm. He was arrested at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Tuesday, April 27. “Initial enquiries indicate that the […]

by / on April 27, 2022 at 10:31 AM /
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town

Privatise hospital, airport and gaming commission — Skelton Cline

Commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline said he believes the Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital, the Gaming Commission, and the and Terrance B Lettsome International Airport should all be privatised. “These three entities, I believe will be better served in […]

by / on April 27, 2022 at 8:17 AM /
BVI News captured this image of ESHS's empty Lower Estate campus around minutes to 8am on Monday, November 29.

PR campaign to push ESHS project’s supplementary funding delayed

Premier Andrew Fahie has advised that a planned public relations campaign to jumpstart supplementary funding for the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) redevelopment project has been delayed. The Premier was at the time responding to a question from the press […]

by / on April 27, 2022 at 8:06 AM /
The central administration complex in Road Town that houses several government offices. (GIS photo)

Major technological upgrades coming for Finance Ministry

Premier and Finance Minister Andrew Fahie has announced the Ministry of Finance will undergo several technological upgrades to make conducting transactions with the ministry and overall central government easier for residents. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Finance and […]

by / on April 27, 2022 at 7:53 AM /