Political commentator and clergyman, Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has called for the territory to hold national debates so those who aspire to be elected into office can articulate and defend their plans for the territory. “There needs to be debates […]
Archive for December, 2022
Gov’t takes steps to improve tax collection
As the territory heads towards full recovery from the global COVID-19 pandemic, the government has announced that it is making plans to improve its revenue collection systems. Making his budget presentation this week, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, new technology is […]
Declare war! Parsons questions govt’s spending on roads
Former legislator and cultural icon Eileene Parsons has proposed that an ultimatum should be put in place when it comes to the state of the territory’s roads. While speaking on a radio show recently, Parsons advised that the territory should […]
Over $5M spent on road patching since 2019
Public Works Minister, Kye Rymer has revealed that more than $5 million has been spent on patching the territory’s road networks over the last three years. While speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) about some of the work done […]
Fraser slammed for opposing Parson’s ‘land seizure’ pitch
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has been lambasted for opposing a plan by former legislator Eileene Parsons for the government to forcibly seize land owned by persons at the Ellis Thomas Downs racetrack in Sea Cows Bay. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced months ago that […]
Deputy Governor shuts down rumours of public sector cuts
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has moved to shut down rumours of possible public sector cuts reportedly set to happen soon. As Deputy Governor, Archer has responsibility for ensuring efficiency and enhanced service delivery of the public sector. Speaking on […]
Smith cleared to do business with gov’t! New contract not yet in effect
For the second time this year, elected leaders voted to have Deputy Speaker Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith remain in his seat in the House of Assembly (HOA) after he (Smith) disclosed that his company will be doing business with the government. […]
Local wages and salaries climbed 5% in 2021
Despite the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, the average worker in the BVI saw an increase in earnings in 2021. Based on statistics from Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s 2023 budget presentation this week, average earnings in the territory increased […]
$700K set aside for immigration detention centre — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told residents recently that his government has assigned hundreds of thousands of dollars in next year’s budget to build a detention centre for illegal immigrants. Currently, immigration detainees have been housed in government-rented hotels and guest […]
