Territorial At-Large Member Carvin Malone has suggested that various governments have failed to give At-Large seats their fair share of care and attention over the years. Malone argued that district representatives are not in favour of Territorial At-Large positions remaining […]
Archive for November, 2022
BVI losing youths after they complete overseas studies
The BVI is losing valuable contributions to its growth and development because many of its youths are not returning to these shores after completing their studies abroad. This was the indication given by former legislator Dr Kedrick Pickering when he […]
Gov’t seeking to lay pipes above ground
Government officials have been exploring the prospect of laying water and sewerage pipes above ground as they seek to arrive at a workable approach to addressing leakages that have been plaguing the territory for years. Works Minister Kye Rymer gave […]
Elected leaders didn’t implement damaging charter boating rules
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has moved to set the record straight by revealing that elected leaders were not the ones who implemented the damaging charter boating rules that were restricting boats from the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI). The BVI’s […]
BVI cyclist makes history at PanAm Masters Cycling Championship
Philippe Leroy last week secured the BVI’s first gold medal at the 2022 Pan American Masters Road Cycling Championship held in Colombia. This is the first time the BVI has won a medal at these high-level masters competitions which saw […]
Gov’t assures Joe’s Hill homes not for investment buyers
Social Development Minister Marlon Penn has given assurance that the housing units at the Joe’s Hill Housing Development on Tortola will not be sold to persons who are looking to use them solely for investment purposes. The Joe’s Hill Housing […]
Should residents have power to remove leaders before an election?
Co-host of the Talking Points radio show Elvin Grant has posited that the BVI could benefit from a law that would allow residents to remove elected leaders from office before the end of their term in office. In situations where […]
UPDATE: Smith awaiting go-ahead from AG before returning to work
This story has been updated Though being expected to return from administrative leave on Monday, November 21, Customs Commissioner Wade Smith did not turn up for work. Sources close to the Customs boss confirmed to our news centre Monday evening […]
Trial date set for trio as former Ports boss pleads not guilty
Former BVI Ports Authority Director Oleanvine Pickering Maynard pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering when she appeared before Magistrate Judge Melissa Damian in a Miami court last Thursday. The former ports boss was arraigned separately from her co-accused — […]
Former BVI prosecutor writes letter to Governor in Walwyn’s defense
Former BVI police prosecutor Jefferson Knight has written a letter addressed to Governor John Rankin stating that the recent arrest and charge of former Education Minister Myron Walwyn was unlawful because it violated a few local laws. Walwyn was recently […]