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Archive for October, 2022

Minister of Health & Social Development Carvin Malone.

All of the BVI’s failings were under the Governor — Malone

Former Health Minister Carvin Malone has suggested that all of the major failings in government that led to the Commission of Inquiry (COI) were under the supervision of the Governor’s Office.  During an appearance on the Talking Points show on Monday, Malone […]

by / on October 18, 2022 at 7:15 AM /
New Assistant and Deputy Commissioner to be announced soon

New Assistant and Deputy Commissioner to be announced soon

Police Commissioner Mark Collins said the territory will soon hear the names of the persons who have been chosen to serve as Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police. He said recruiters should have finalised the hiring process for the […]

by / on October 17, 2022 at 8:37 AM /
Not the actual seized weapons mentioned in the story. (Image representational)

75 firearms seized since the start of the year

Police Commissioner Mark Collins said the police have seized 75 firearms and more than 2,000 rounds of ammunition since the start of the year. Commissioner Collins made the revelation while speaking about the success of local crime fighters at the […]

by / on October 17, 2022 at 7:44 AM /
Walwyn

UK’s threat of partial suspension meant ‘total suspension’ for BVI

Former legislator Myron Walwyn has concluded that the United Kingdom’s threat of partial suspension of the BVI’s constitution is perceived by some residents as a complete suspension. This partial suspension meant that there would be an interruption of the parts of the […]

by / on October 17, 2022 at 6:16 AM /
Not the exact cameras mentioned in the article.

HM Prison to now get CCTV surveillance

A troubling review of security arrangements at His Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut has led to a suite of new features and upgrades being implemented at the institution. According to a recent report issued by Governor John Rankin, the prison […]

by / on October 17, 2022 at 6:03 AM /
ESHS student charged after knife incident with schoolmate

ESHS student charged after knife incident with schoolmate

BVI News understands that a 16-year-old male student of the Elmore Stoutt High School was arrested and charged after an alleged altercation in which he attempted to stab one of his schoolmates. Information reaching our news centre is that there […]

by / on October 14, 2022 at 1:05 PM /
‘Complexity’ blamed for missed law enforcement reform deadlines

‘Complexity’ blamed for missed law enforcement reform deadlines

Governor John Rankin has acknowledged that several missed deadlines arising from the framework of Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms were due to what he described as complexities. The missed deadlines he spoke about in his first quarterly report issued recently is […]

by / on October 14, 2022 at 8:36 AM /
Former legislator Dr Kedrick Pickering.

New leaders aren’t the answer to BVI’s political problems — Pickering

As many in the BVI continue to call for a new set of leaders to transform the territory’s politics, former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering has stated that “fresh people” aren’t the answer to the BVI’s political problems. Dr Pickering, […]

by / on October 14, 2022 at 7:58 AM /
Sixth District Representative, Myron Walwyn

One report shouldn’t damn the BVI — Walwyn

Former legislator Myron Walwyn has cautioned residents about how the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report should be received and has suggested that this should not spell the end for the territory. “You can’t have one report damning a whole country. […]

by / on October 14, 2022 at 7:12 AM /
Radio talkshow host and government consultant, Claude Skelton Cline

Not the time for partisanship or gangster summits — Skelton Cline

Commentator and clergyman Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has cautioned residents in the face of an upcoming general elections that they need to adopt a spirit of togetherness instead of the usual propensity to choose sides. “Right through here, for us […]

by / on October 14, 2022 at 7:01 AM /