The government will have to rejig some of its agenda in order to accommodate recommendations emanating from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has shared. “We recently sent a proposal to the United Kingdom affirming our […]
Archive for May, 2022
BVI Special Envoy thanks region for support amid threat of UK rule
Speaking at the United Nations Pacific Regional Seminar on Decolonization held in St Lucia recently, Special Envoy for the Premier’s Office, Benito Wheatley, expressed gratitude to various regional governments and organisations for their support amid the impending threat of direct […]
LETTER: BVI needs a Fiscal Control Board, one person can’t be all-powerful
Dear Editor, Many years ago, the Apostle Paul wrote to his young friend in 1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and […]
Final phase of Fish Bay Road Rehabilitation Project underway
The final phase of works on the Fish Bay Road Rehabilitation Project is underway as the government moves to mitigate flooding in the area. Works Minister Kye Rymer said this is the final of eight road projects to be completed […]
Willock’s legal fees to remain unresolved till new Speaker appointed
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the public will, hopefully, receive an update on who will pay the legal bill for former Speaker, Julian Willock when a new person is appointed to the post. Willock had filed an injunction against […]
Despite denials, Fahie knew about VINPP concerns, COI finds
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) report has concluded that former Premier Andrew Fahie ‘clearly knew’ about criticisms that were levelled against the Virgin Islands Neighbourhood Partnership Project (VINPP), despite his denials. The project which was largely run from abroad by […]
BVIPA’s company in Miami just an outreach location; probe continues
After reports emerged of a limited liability company in the United States registered under the name “The BVI Ports Authority, LLC”, the minister responsible for ports, Ky Rymer, sought to quell concerns; expressing that the Miami based office space is […]
Ministerial advisors will continue for new gov’t — Premier Wheatley
The establishment of ministerial political advisors — a controversial measure first introduced by former Premier Andrew Fahie to assist government members in executing their portfolios — is expected to remain in place under the new administration. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley […]
Premier says he needs permission to reveal ESHS’ anonymous donors
There is a growing public call for the government to name the anonymous donor whose offered $4 million towards the Elmore Stoutt High School redevelopment project, but Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he would need permission to reveal the person. […]
Premier: Gov’t members just weren’t confident in Willock
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that most members of the current government held no level of confidence in having former House Speaker, Julian Willock continue in that post. “All the members did not have confidence in the Speaker to […]
