Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he along with other CARICOM Heads of Government believes countries emitting large quantity CO2 must deliver on their pledges of financial support promised to Small Island Developing States like the Virgin Islands. He said CARICOM […]
Archive for August, 2022
Turnbull clueless on abuse of office allegations against him
Labour Minister Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull said he was unaware of allegations of mismanagement, abuse of office, and conflict of interest that have been levelled against him since being appointed as minister a few months ago. At a recent press conference, […]
Walwyn pushes back on govt’s ‘free’ Toad Hall Estate acquisition
Former legislator Myron Walwyn has expressed disagreement with the government’s proposed approach of reclaiming the Toad Hall Estate property in Virgin Gorda that is close to the Baths. In late 2019, the Cabinet – then led by Andrew Fahie – approved the […]
Unite BVI to absorb full repair costs for Enis Adams, Francis Lettsome
Education Minister Sharie de Castro has indicated that all expenses for repair work needed on two schools assigned to house students displaced from the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) will be dealt with entirely by local philanthropic organisation, Unite BVI. […]
COI Implementation Unit being headed by Hadassah Ward
The government has finally established the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Unit that will support the delivery of the COI-recommended government reform process, and Hadassah Ward has been appointed to lead it. The Ward-led unit began full-time operation on August 15 […]
National Unity Government not a coup, Premier defends
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has sought to dispel any misinformation claiming his Government of National Unity was a coup. Dr Wheatley tackled the issue at a press conference last Friday while also thanking the public for their patience, engagement, and […]
HOA pays tribute as Maduro-Caines mourns husband’s passing
In a touching show of unity, the members of the House of Assembly paid tribute to the recently deceased Emmett Caines, the husband of Sixth District Representative Alvera Maduro Caines. Speaking during the sitting earlier today, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley […]
One hospitalised after stabbing in Purcell
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is currently investigating a stabbing incident that happened near the Purcell basketball court this morning. According to a press statement by the RVIPF, one male has been hospitalised. He is in stable condition. […]
Gov’t likely to dissolve Miami-based BVIPA LLC
A Florida-based limited liability company (LLC) that raised eyebrows earlier this year following the arrest of former Premier Andrew Fahie is likely to be dissolved, current Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated. A limited liability company is a business structure […]
Round pegs in square holes at Labour! Some people need to be moved
Labour Minister Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has protested what he described as ‘round pegs in square holes’ at the Labour Department, leading to a delay in the processing of work permits. During a recent press conference, Turnbull said he had a […]
