The H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) has had its accreditation reaffirmed by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). This enables students to easily move on to higher education elsewhere in the world. Speaking at a recent sitting […]
Archive for July, 2022
Over $400M of Russian-affiliated assets frozen in BVI
Premier and Minister for Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that more than $400 million of Russian holding-related assets have been frozen in the territory since the invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions by world bodies. Speaking at the most […]
$65M CDB loan spent! Gov’t now seeks funding elsewhere
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley has signalled that the $65 million loan granted to the Virgin Islands by the Caribbean Development Bank has mostly been spent and there is no money left to begin any new projects. […]
COI found no smoking gun so witch hunts should be avoided
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reasoned that the Commission of Inquiry (COI) found no incontrovertible incriminating evidence as it examined the state of governance in the BVI. However, he suggested the dynamics of the COI may have changed as the […]
UK All-Party Parliamentary Group ‘hugely’ important
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley described a recently re-established All-Party Parliamentary Group in the United Kingdom (UK) as being hugely important for representing the BVI’s interests to the UK. The Premier recently announced the group’s re-establishment while speaking in the House […]
Fingerprints, phone data, CCTV used to link duo to Butler murder
Cellular phone data along with video surveillance have caused Arien Fahie to be labelled as the triggerman in the June 21st robbery and murder of Corey Butler. This was among the allegations presented to the court when Fahie and his […]
Premier away on official visit in UK
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is currently away from the territory on an official visit to the United Kingdom. A press release from the Premier’s Office said the Premier will engage in a series of meetings with the Chairman of the […]
Premier says VI regional relationship is strong
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has affirmed that the Virgin Islands’ relationship with the region “is as strong as it has ever been”. Speaking at the House of Assembly on July 21, Premier Wheatley referenced the territory’s relationship with CARICOM, the […]
Back to the polls! WE Ferry terminal going to public for review
New designs for the West End Ferry terminal have been put into the public domain for a decision on a new façade. The project, which was introduced to the public by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) months ago, was met with some […]
Anti-Price Gouging Task Force was not effective, says Finance Minister
The Anti-Price Gouging Task Force has not been effective so the government is now trying to pivot to different ways to control the mark-up of prices for goods and services by businesses in the territory. Back in March, former Premier […]
