The government said it intends to take a new approach in processing the status of Residency and Belongership in the territory. This was revealed during the Speech from the Throne given by Governor John Rankin in the House of Assembly […]
Archive for January, 2023
Businessman granted $80K bail over rape, threat to kill charges
Local businessman Gabriel James has been given pre-trial liberty after being arrested and charged over the weekend with a number of indictable offences. Bail was offered in the amount of $80,000 with one signed surety when he appeared before Magistrate […]
Premier: Paraquita Bay squatters have to be removed!
Premier and Minister of Agriculture Dr Natalio Wheatley has made it clear that persons squatting on Paraquita Bay lands given to farmers for agricultural purposes “have to be removed”. He made that declaration while speaking at a press conference on […]
Gov’t working to increase fines for road misuse — Rymer
In the wake of two recent tragic deaths and numerous complaints about the misuse of the territory’s road networks, Minister of Transportation and Works Kye Rymer has indicated that the government is taking steps to curb poor road usage. “We […]
Don’t pre-judge meetings with OT Minister, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has cautioned residents not to make premature conclusions ahead of talks with United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories Minister, Lord Zac Goldsmith which are expected to be held in the BVI next week. Among other things, Premier […]
HOA assistance grants shift ‘had to happen’ — Penn
Despite protests from some quarters, Health & Social Development Minister Marlon Penn has contended that the decision to move assistance grants from the control of district representatives to his ministry was necessary for transparency. The House of Assembly (HOA) moved assistance […]
We’ve now found a way forward for medical marijuana — Premier
The government has made headway with the United Kingdom as it relates to developing a medical marijuana industry in the British Virgin Islands. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley advanced talks with the UK on the subject matter when he and a […]
Talks with UK to remove Order in Council deferred till next week
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has followed through on his promise to request that the United Kingdom remove the reserved Order in Council that could potentially see Britain partially suspending the BVI’s constitution and taking over the territory for at least […]
Premier stresses need for accountability in public service
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed hopes of making the public service more accountable as they execute their duties and strive to deliver on the territory’s nearly $400 million budget. “Once you get the revenue and once you pass the […]
$294K for Integrity Commission not in budget, SFC told
A sum of $294,000 needed for the establishment of the Integrity Commission was not included the 2023 budget. This is according to details in a report from the Standing Finance Committee (SFC), which noted that the legislation for the Commission was […]
