The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Arien Fahie, 26, who is wanted for questioning in the shooting death of Corey Butler, was captured in the USVI, deported to BVI and officially charged […]
Archive for July, 2022
By-election will be triggered once Fahie vacates his seat — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said a by-election would be triggered once First District Representative and former Premier, Andrew Fahie vacates his seat in the House of Assembly (HOA). During the Fourth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the House […]
20-year residency requirement for Belongership eligibility cut in half!
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that, going forward, the Immigration Department will be using the 10-year threshold to grant Belongership status, as outlined in the constitution. In his update on the Implementation of the Recommendations Of the Commission of […]
Fahie lauded for role in Frenchman’s Cay Bridge reconstruction
First District Representative and former Premier, Andrew Fahie was lauded for his efforts in getting works started on the Frenchman’s Cay Bridge which officially opened earlier today. In an address to those gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony, Works Minister Kye […]
BVI’s financial services will surpass 2019’s pre-pandemic performance
The territory’s financial performance is expected to surpass that of 2019—the year immediately before the global pandemic set in and wreaked havoc on the global economy. “The year 2022 opened with a very confident financial performance. For every month of […]
Local lawyer contracted for review of ministerial and Cabinet powers
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said a local lawyer has been contracted to conduct a review of the discretionary powers of the Cabinet and ministerial government. This was one of the recommendations outlined in the government’s framework for implementing the agreed […]
Withers Law was not required to draft parallel COI report — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the terms of conditions of the government’s contract with Withers Law did not explicitly call for the firm to produce a parallel Commission of Inquiry (COI) report. Opposition legislator Carvin Malone had previously expressed concerns […]
Education Ministry still exploring options for ASPS students
Education Minister Sharie DeCastro said her Ministry continues to address the issue of an alternative location to house displaced students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS). The school was closed abruptly just before the end of the last school […]
Penn encourages applications for public assistance
Health & Social Development Minister Marlon Penn is encouraging persons to take advantage of public assistance if they are experiencing financial hardships. Minister Penn made the appeal while appearing before the House of Assembly (HOA) recently, calling on such persons […]
BVI All-Party Group re-established to represent VI in UK parliament
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said a BVI All-Party Group has been officially established in the United Kingdom (UK) and is ready to work to represent the territory in UK parliament. In giving an update on international affairs in the […]
