Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report recommended that the government engage the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) for assistance in designing a new system of registration of interests based on international best practices. This engagement is […]
Archive for August, 2022
Magistrate’s Court moving to rented facilities
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that the Magistrate’s Court located at John’s Hole will be moving to rented facilities shortly. Speaking at a recent press briefing with the media, the Premier noted that the move is to accommodate the […]
Doing remote business helped grow financial services during pandemic
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of BVI Finance, Elise Donovan has said the ability to do business remotely significantly contributed to the positive growth of the local financial services sector, despite facing challenges with COVID-19. The CEO said the resilience of […]
Public servants praised for vast work done to roll out COI reforms
Kudos have been extended to public officers for the work they have done so far in helping to meet the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended reform deadlines. While giving an update on the implementation of the COI recommendations in the […]
Solar-powered crosswalk signs to be installed in Road Town
Works Minister Kye Rymer has said the government will be installing solar-powered crosswalk signs in Road Town. He said the initiative is being done through the Public Works Department. “We are installing five sets of solar-powered crosswalk signage that flashes […]
‘Let us work with UK as partners’, Vanterpool now urges
The BVI should work closely with the United Kingdom (UK) as partners as it seeks to move forward in its journey towards self-determination. This was the view expressed by Fourth District Representative Mark Vanterpool during the recently held Emancipation Service […]
‘Xmas in July’ a success and helping to improve tourism off-season
Premier and Minister for Tourism Dr Natalio Wheatley has hailed the recent Xmas in July event as a “major success” and said these types of events contribute to the territory’s changing tourism offseason. The Tourism Minister commended the organisers, the […]
Reviewer identified for govt’s good governance policies — Premier
A person has been selected to assist in reviewing the government’s policies as it relates to good governance executed through statutory boards, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has advised. Speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) recently, the Premier said his […]
Sheila Braithwaite appointed to review statutory board posts
Former Complaints Commissioner Sheila Braithwaite has been selected to review statutory board appointments in the territory. In a statement to the House of Assembly (HOA) recently, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said it was Governor John Rankin who appointed Braithwaite to […]
BVI women’s basketball players show grit in the face of defeat
While the BVI Women’s Commonwealth Games 3×3 Basketball team was expected to receive a thrashing by their overseas counterparts who are far more experienced, the team showed grit and fight and showed exactly how well they can play on the […]