The BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) will be sending two athletes to the upcoming World Athletics World Championships that will take place later this month in Eugene, Oregon. According to President of the BVIAA Steve Augustine, the two athletes will be […]
Archive for July, 2022
Arien Fahie wanted for questioning in relation to Corey Butler murder
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Arien Fahie, 26, who is wanted for questioning in the shooting death of Corey Butler. Arien Fahie […]
BVI too small for division; focus on elections — Dr Pickering
Former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering has suggested that the BVI is too small for the type of divisiveness that ensued from the recent heritage debate that erupted during this year’s Virgin Islands Day celebrations. The debate surrounds remarks from former legislator […]
Gov’t assessing possibility of forming district councils
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government has been assessing the possibility of implementing district councils to offer a better and a more localised form of representation to residents of the respective local constituencies. A district council would ideally comprise […]
New transparency act may discourage persons from serving on boards
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that persons may be deterred from serving on statutory boards with the introduction of the new Register of Interests (ROI) act. Under the existing legislation, only members of the House of Assembly are required […]
Gov’t to organise local stranding network after mass whale deaths
As the removal process begins for dozens of short-fin pilot whales found dead on Anegada recently, the Ministry for Natural Resources will be organising a local stranding network to better respond to these types of incidences. A stranding network is […]
Governor declines to say if CRC pick wants UK rule
Governor John Rankin has declined to disclose whether one of his picks for the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) was in favour of the United Kingdom partially and temporarily suspending the BVI‘s constitution and instituting direct rule in the interim. When […]
Gov’t to establish COI Implementation Unit by July 15
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government is in the process of establishing several committees and units that are expected to help with the process of implementing the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms for the territory. Speaking at a press […]
Parsons’ VI Day comments spark heated heritage debate
Comments made by former legislator Eileene Parsons during a panel discussion to observe Virgin Islands Day yesterday have elicited a spirited debate among members of the public. Parsons was speaking at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College when she made […]
Cost to fund this year’s COI reforms to be provided by mid-July
Within the next few days, the public will be made aware of the dollar figure attached to implementing all Commission of Inquiry (COI) reform projects happening this year. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Wheatley gave that indication at a […]
