A national conversation is needed on how work permit exemptions can be properly defined in the context of the labour needs of the BVI, Premier Dr Wheatley has opined. The Premier said the BVI was in the attitude of reform […]
Archive for July, 2022
‘Sham of a story’ that one or two legislators caused HOA to recess
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is calling the circling narrative that only one or two legislators caused the House of Assembly (HOA) to go into recess at the last sitting a ‘sham of a story’. During the last sitting of the […]
Fraser bemoans poor state of VI’s mental health system
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has expressed concern over the mental health of persons in the territory. Fraser said the society has some weaknesses that need to be addressed and said he was referring specifically the issue of mental illness in […]
Negative COVID test no longer required upon entry into BVI
The government has announced that effective tomorrow, July 15, the territory will no longer require persons travelling here to present a negative COVID-19 test to gain entry. In a recent press release, the government noted Cabinet passed an amendment to […]
Outraged! Civil Service Association calls for ROI Act to be ‘shelved’
The Virgin Islands Civil Service Association (VICSA) has issued a press release calling for the Register of Interest Act (2022) to be shelved until the wider public has been consulted on the Act and has their views heard and reflected […]
Premier hopes coalition gov’t lasts beyond next election
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed hope that the current Government of National Unity administration will extend beyond the upcoming elections which are constitutionally due by early next year. Members of the political Opposition coalesced with the ruling Virgin Islands […]
Two new COVID Omicron variants found in BVI
Two new COVID-19 Omicron variants have been found in the British Virgin Islands. Acting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Ronald Georges is therefore reminding the public to remain vigilant. In a press release by the Ministry of Health, Dr Georges […]
Relationship with UK was strained under previous regime — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confessed that the BVI’s relationship with the United Kingdom was strained under the previous Andrew Fahie-led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) administration. Despite his denials at one time, Fahie’s tenure was characterised by numerous public spats with former UK-appointed […]
Over 70 gov’t and statutory board reps trained ahead 2023 evaluation
More than 70 government and statutory body representatives have received training as the BVI prepares to undergo its Fourth Round Caribbean Financial Action Task Force (CFATF) Mutual Evaluation in 2023. In a recent press release by the Premier’s Office, it […]
Christian Council pens complaint about proposed same-sex marriage
In a letter addressed to Governor John Rankin, the BVI Christian Council has described the Marriage (Same-Sex Couple) Bill for Overseas Territories introduced in the House of Lords by Labour Party Member Lord Michael Cashman as disrespectful and nothing short […]
