As the BVI moves to begin the two-year process of implementing the Commission of Inquiry recommendations, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said his government will not abandon the progress made during the territory’s recovery process from hurricanes Irma and Maria. […]
Archive for June, 2022
Premier seeks to mend relationship between gov’t and governor
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said he is committed to improving and mending the relationship between the BVI government and the United Kingdom through Governor John Rankin. The Premier, who has been a strong critic of the United Kingdom government […]
Governor mum on ‘Government Official 1’ investigation
Governor John Rankin has opted not to offer any insight into possible investigations into an allegedly notoriously corrupt government operative mentioned in the arrest affidavit of former Premier, Andrew Fahie. Since the former Premier’s arrest, speculation has been rife about […]
Fahie’s arrest impacted tourism, financial services — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has determined that the territory’s two main financial pillars of tourism and financial services were affected by the arrest of former Premier, Andrew Fahie. Dr Wheatley was at the time speaking at a joint press briefing […]
Elections on! COI recommendations roll-out binding on any future gov’t
With the United Kingdom deciding not to suspend the constitution or enact direct rule over the territory, the British Virgin Islands will be having its general elections next year. Premier Dr Wheatley gave that indication on Wednesday after Governor John […]
UK open to offering financial help to carry out post-COI reforms
Governor John Rankin has said the United Kingdom will give ‘positive’ consideration to offering support to the territory with regards to the BVI government’s successful proposal on how to implement the Commission of Inquiry recommendations. Rankin confirmed that the proposal […]
Cut out NHI abuse, Penn warns
Health Minister Marlon Penn has called for a cessation of the “abuse” on the BVI’s National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme. Speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) recently, Minister Penn described the issue of NHI as the “elephant in the […]
Public Service inadequacies can’t be blamed on Governor — Rankin
Governor John Rankin has said he does not believe the blame for the inadequacies found within the public service can be laid at the feet of the Governor’s Office. In a press conference held earlier today, a member of the […]
UK decides not to partially suspend BVI constitution
Governor John Rankin has just announced that the United Kingdom (UK) has decided not to impose a partial suspension of the BVI’s constitution and has accepted the National Unity Government’s proposal on how to implement the other recommendations outlined in […]
SOL steps in to offer No. 2 diesel fuel to BVIEC
Regional petroleum company, SOL St Lucia Ltd (BVI), is reportedly now in line for a contract to replace Delta Petroleum as the main provider of No. 2 diesel fuel to the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC). A fuel supply agreement between […]