Fourth District Representative Mark Vanterpool and his family yesterday opened a new OneMart Superstore in the community of Lower Estate, Tortola. Members of the government and the public attended the opening ceremony which took place shortly before the first customers […]
Archive for December, 2022
BVIPA without a managing director for nearly 9 months
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) continues to operate without a managing director, despite the absence of Oleanvine Maynard who held that post but has been incarcerated in the US for almost nine months now. Maynard was serving as the managing […]
Complaints Commission needs more power
Talk show host Karia Christopher has posited that the Office of the Complaints Commission should be given more powers as this could help the public to understand some of the issues affecting the public sector. The Office of the Complaints […]
HOA made a big mistake not adopting my suggestions — Malone
Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone has argued that legislators may have done some grave damage by not adopting his suggestions made months ago as part of the terms of reference for the ongoing constitutional review process. Malone had moved a resolution […]
Expat views on constitution shouldn’t be turned away
Constitutional reform commissioner Maya Barry has argued that views from around the territory should be welcomed in the ongoing constitutional review, including those from expatriate residents. Speaking on the Real Talk show, Barry acknowledged that there is a fear or […]
Pascha Stoutt charged for historical financial irregularities at BVI Post
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force has now confirmed that former Postmaster General Pascha Stoutt has been charged with “various offences” in relation to “historical financial irregularities” at the BVI Post. The police said in a short press statement that […]
People aren’t equipped to discuss BVI’s future — Wheatley
Veteran educator Dr Charles Wheatley has called for members of the community to raise their consciousness and equip themselves with the knowledge to discuss the territory’s current political status and development. Speaking at a recent public forum held to discuss […]
Dr Pickering should ‘fall back’ in re-election quest — Cindy Rosan
Social commentator Cindy Rosan has suggested that former legislator Dr Kedrick Pickering should end his campaign for a return to elected office at the upcoming general elections. Rosan has been a staunch critic of the former legislator’s efforts ever since […]
They’re saying we’re slow! Premier praises RDA on ESHS work
Amid some criticism about the speed at which the project was completed, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has, once again, sought to praise the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) for a stellar job in executing the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) […]
Refrain from polluting ponds — Natural Resources Minister
As the territory gets ready to improve its water testing capabilities, Minister of Natural Resources Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull is urging residents to refrain from polluting ponds which are vital natural features within the territory. The territory has faced issues with […]
