Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed that the BVI should strengthen its ties with its partners in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) by participating in agricultural trade, among other things. In an address during the opening ceremony of […]
Archive for October, 2022
Ongoing political turbulence in UK could shake BVI
Former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering is warning that residents need to show more interest in governing their own affairs especially with the recent political developments in the United Kingdom (UK). Prime Minister Liz Truss yesterday announced her intention to […]
No existing laws to prevent container homes in BVI
Amid the public debate about the construction of container homes in the BVI, the Town & Country Planning Department has confirmed that there are no laws to prevent the construction of these structures in the territory. Earlier this week, BVI […]
Public invited to comment on Jury bill after outcry from legislators
Amid outcry from some elected leaders that the Jury Act, 2022 is being passed without adequate public consultation, the Deputy Governor’s Office is now asking the public to give feedback on the proposed bill. The recent Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended the […]
Dr Pickering having ‘quiet talks’ with potential candidates
Former Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick Pickering said he is currently in discussion with others who may be interested in running for office in the general elections next year. In late September, Dr Pickering announced his intention to contest the elections as a […]
Should small businesses be compensated for staff on jury duty?
Small business owners, especially those on the sister islands whose staff have to serve as jurors in the High Court, should be considered for compensation. This was the view shared by Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley as legislators debated the Jury […]
Liz Truss resigns as UK Prime Minister
Prime Minister Liz Truss just moments ago announced her intention to resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The move comes just six weeks into her appointment as leader of the country. Truss said she was elected by the […]
Premature to remove Order in Council but Premier welcome to try
Ahead of Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s plan to petition Britain next month to remove the Order in Council that threatens to impose direct UK rule over the territory, Governor John Rankin said he thinks it’s too early for that. Rankin […]
Don’t compare Police Commissioner to ‘rogue’ public officer — Governor
The public continues to debate the similarities between the actions of ‘rogue’ public officer Najan Christopher and Police Commissioner Mark Collins who recently faced backlash for approving a negative and graphically violent video about the BVI. Christopher is the former […]
Willock was removed for being too antagonistic — Malone
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) Julian Willock was unceremoniously removed from his post by the current Government of National Unity and replaced with current Speaker Corine George-Massicote because of his attitude during the Commission of Inquiry (COI). This is […]
