Former legislator Eileene Parsons has come out as a strong advocate for the government to reclaim a plot of private land used for horse racing at the Sea Cow’s Bay-based Ellis Thomas Downs by what she referred to as eminent […]
Archive for October, 2022
‘Many people want me to run’! Willock might contest next election
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has signalled that he is considering contesting the next general election in the BVI. In an interview with online media CaribUpdate Channel, Willock said he hasn’t made a final decision but […]
Major airlines show interest in the BVI
Minister responsible for aviation services Kye Rymer has confirmed that some of the world’s major commercial airlines are anxious to schedule flights to the BVI once the territory implements the facilities to accommodate large aircrafts. For years now, the BVI […]
Smith blasts legislators for constant lateness! Calls for penalties
Territorial At-Large Representative, Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith has lambasted his fellow legislators for their constant tardiness at public events, particularly in the House of Assembly (HOA) where residents are often left waiting for hours past the advertised start time of proceedings. […]
BVIPA’s Miami-based office now dissolved
Communications and Public Works Minister Kye Rymer has confirmed that a BVI Ports Authority’s (BVIPA) Miami-based Limited Liability Company (LLC) has now been dissolved after its discovery first created controversy some months ago. Rymer said the company’s dissolution documents were filed in […]
UK should withdraw Order In Council without delay — OECS
The Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is calling for the United Kingdom (UK) to withdraw its Order In Council which threatens to snatch power away from local leaders. The OECS made the call at its 72nd meeting where heads […]
Smith now serving as First District Rep — Malone
Deputy Speaker Neville ’Sheep’ Smith is currently serving as the de facto representative for the First District. At-Large Representative Carvin Malone gave that indication while speaking on the Talking Points show recently. The current elected First District representative, former Premier Andrew […]
Gov’t leaders hail late Registrar General Stephanie Benn
Government leaders have expressed condolences to the family and colleagues of Registrar General of the Civil Registry and Passport Office, Stephanie Benn who died this week. Governor John Rankin said he was saddened to learn of Benn’s passing and highlighted […]
Malone doubles down on claims that Unity Gov’t formation is a coup
Months after being rebuked for claiming that the Government of National Unity took office after a coup, Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone has repeated that allegation. It was following the arrest of former Premier Andrew Fahie earlier this year, that Malone […]
$350K approved to help BVI, eastern Caribbean increase airlift
The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has approved a grant of $350,000 to help BVI and other Eastern Caribbean countries address the airlift capacity issues which are affecting tourism in the region. The money was approved for the Organization of Eastern […]
