Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has pledged his administration’s assistance to Overseas Territories (OTs) seeking United Nations support for sustainable development. The Premier participated in a virtual Pre-Joint Ministerial Council on June 10 where he also thanked the political leaders of […]
Archive for June, 2022
Althea Scatliffe school building closed because of structural issues
The Ministry of Education has decided to suspend the use of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School building in Road Town after a report outlined challenges to the structural integrity of the edifice. In a statement released today, the Ministry indicated […]
EE man charged with attempted robbery, cultivating cannabis
Information reaching BVI News is that a man from Old Plantation in East End has been arrested and charged on two counts of attempted robbery and one count of cultivation of cannabis. The man has been identified as Maurice Charles. […]
Why is Shaqhoi’s autopsy taking so long? Fireman’s family seeks answers
By Fitsroy Randall, BVI news Staff Family members of the late firefighter, Shaqhoi Smith, are questioning why authorities have not yet performed an autopsy on their deceased loved one, stating that more than a month has elapsed since they requested […]
Don’t allow predatory businesses to destroy economic climate — Penn
Health Minister Marlon Penn has warned that businesses should be prevented from entering the territory and becoming ‘predatory’ to other businesses. Legislators were at the time debating the Business Licensing Act, 2020 in the House of Assembly (HOA). “You cannot allow businesses […]
Be careful! Our laws must not discourage people from doing business
The government is being warned against developing legislations that discourage business owners, especially young and aspiring entrepreneurs, from conducting business in the Virgin Islands. Businessman and legislator, Mark Vanterpool, delivered that word of caution yesterday as the House of Assembly […]
Travesty! Fraser pleads for reopening of SCB community centre
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has said it is a “travesty” that the Valerie O Thomas Community Centre remains inaccessible to his constituents and that a cloud of uncertainty still exists in relation to the state of the facility. The […]
I didn’t resign from government out of bitterness — Malone
Territorial At-Large Representative, Carvin Malone remains adamant that his decision to resign from the Government of National Unity and cross over to the parliamentary Opposition did not come from a place of bitterness. Malone, who was Minister of Health & […]
Business Licensing Act to make BVI more attractive for trade
Premier and Minister for Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has noted that the Business Licensing Act, 2020 seeks to transform the business environment in the Virgin Islands by making it easier, more convenient, more efficient, and competitive for persons looking to […]
Former Premier signs extradition waiver ahead of trial
Former Premier of the BVI, Andrew Fahie has signed an extradition waiver that prevents him from remaining in another country if he takes flight while out on bond ahead of his trial next month. The extradition waiver was part of […]
