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Archive for November, 2022

Health & Social Development Minister Carvin Malone

Territorial At-Large seats treated like a stepchild, says Malone

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 […]

by / on November 22, 2022 at 7:47 AM /
A section of Tortola. (BVI News photo)

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 […]

by / on November 22, 2022 at 7:25 AM /
Gov’t seeking to lay pipes above ground

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 […]

by / on November 22, 2022 at 7:20 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

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 […]

by / on November 22, 2022 at 7:02 AM /
Local cyclist Philippe Leroy

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 […]

by / on November 22, 2022 at 6:03 AM /
An architectural illustration of some properties at Joe's Hill Manor.

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 […]

by / on November 21, 2022 at 4:05 PM /
Should residents have power to remove leaders before an election?

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 […]

by / on November 21, 2022 at 3:27 PM /
Wade Smith

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 […]

by / on November 21, 2022 at 8:23 AM /
Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority Oleanvine Maynard.

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 — […]

by / on November 21, 2022 at 7:59 AM /
A section of the perimeter wall outside Elmore Stoutt High School in Road Town. (Photo by Fitsroy Randall/BVI News)

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 […]

by / on November 21, 2022 at 7:47 AM /