Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said it has been challenging over the last few months to attend to the needs of the territory regarding implementation of the proposed Commission of Inquiry reforms while catering to the needs of his constituents in […]
Archive for July, 2022
Governor says missed deadline on ROI bill not of great concern
A missed deadline by the House of Assembly (HOA) to pass the new Register of Interests (ROI) Act has not been viewed with great concern by Governor John Rankin. According to the government’s framework on Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms […]
Matter for Speaker if former Premier is excused from HOA
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said it is entirely up to the Speaker of the House whether to accept Premier Andrew Fahie’s notice of absence from parliamentary sittings. Fahie, who is currently facing charges of drug smuggling and money laundering […]
Not true! BVITB was not consulted about ‘Police in Paradise’ video
Director of Tourism Clive McCoy has refuted claims that producers of the controversial ‘Police in Paradise’ video had consulted the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB) before it commenced filming. Governor Rankin was the one who made those claims, […]
Education Minister to give update on Althea Scatliffe closure
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said Education Minister Sharie de Castro will soon address issues related to the recent closure of Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS). The school’s abrupt closure weeks ago, over issues of structural integrity, has meant uncertainty for new […]
Gov’t will honour AC contract with accused businessman
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the criminal charges laid against Kelvin Thomas will not have any implications on the contract signed for the air conditioning project at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town. Thomas, the owner of Quality […]
Gov’t committed to rooting out ‘possibility’ of corruption
The Government of National Unity has committed itself to removing any prospect of corruption among its ranks. This is according to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, who said in the House of Assembly recently, that the society is calling for greater […]
Jose Almestica stabbed during prison altercation
A high-level source has confirmed with BVI News that prisoner Jose Almestica was stabbed earlier today while in custody at Her Majesty’s Prison. The well-placed source told our news centre that Almestica was stabbed during an altercation with another prisoner, […]
Dozens of whales found dead on Anegada
More than 40 whales have been found dead along the shore of the eastern end of Anegada. The species of those animals are said to be pilot whales which, according to Encyclopaedia Britannica, are characterised by a round bulging forehead, […]
‘Police in Paradise’ video producers had consulted BVITB — Governor
Governor John Rankin has expressed disappointment in the viral and controversial “Police In Paradise” video but noted the producers had a consultation with the BVI Tourist Board. Ahead of this revelation from the governor, Tourism Director Clive McCoy had condemned […]
