Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that his hand is not being forced in moving forward with a constitutional review for the territory. This is despite the UK parliament’s Order in Council that remains in place for the BVI, which could […]
Archive for September, 2022
Gov’t seeking over $50M to continue recovery projects
With the $65 million Caribbean Development Bank loan for hurricane receovery projects almost exhausted, the government is looking to secure another loan within the same price range to continue its recovery. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley gave […]
UPDATE: One of five charged for last week’s guns find
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force charged one of the five persons taken into custody in relation to the illegal firearms uncovered late last week. Over […]
Gov’t still working on improved airlift to BVI for visitors
Premier and Minister for Tourism Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government has been assessing different measures to ensure tourists from the United States can have easier access to the territory through airlift. The Premier said discussions are ongoing with different […]
BVITB upheaval! Strike threats amid insurance debacle
Amid reports of disgruntled staff at the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) and a strike threat at their New York office, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has assured persons that he continues to have an open-door policy. The strike issue, which reportedly […]
I will fix it! Premier unhappy about EE/LL road woes
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed his displeasure at the state of road works in the East End/Long Look community and has insisted that he will ensure the issues raised by residents will be fixed under his watch. The area, […]
Fahie’s HOA seat may hinge on BVI’s proximity to next elections
The question has once again been raised about whether former Premier Andrew Fahie’s First District seat in the House of Assembly (HOA) will become vacant and a by-election triggered to select his replacement. Interest has been re-ignited yet again as […]
MOU to be signed between BVI and USVI for boaters
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be signed with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) in relation to boaters moving back and forth between the respective territorial waters. The Premier said this was a topic […]
Culture, Festivals & Fairs portfolio moved to Premier’s Office
Ministerial responsibilities for the culture portfolio have been moved from the Ministry of Education to the Premier’s Office. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley made that announcement at a press conference last Friday. He said the transfer was made so there could […]
Anomalies found in lease! Track owners seek 1500% rent increase
A discovery of ‘anomalies’ in the lease agreement signed between the Virgin Islands government and the Thomas family back in 2012 is the main reason behind the family’s reported refusal to allow the government to continue using portions of the […]
