Embattled former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has suggested that criminal allegations levelled against him recently were because of suspicions he may have abused his former parliamentary post. Willock gave that indication while appearing on the Zulu […]
Archive for January, 2023
National Unity Gov’t wants close engagement with UK parliament
The Government of National Unity wants to maintain close ties with members of the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed. Dr Wheatley gave that indication during a reception hosted for his delegation when he arrived in the […]
Governor urges residents to view Register of Interests
Governor John Rankin has urged residents to view the Register of Interests for members of the House of Assembly (HOA); disclosing that he inspected the register and paid the relevant fee to do so on January 17. “I am most […]
Have a Painkiller with me! Premier invites UK officials to visit BVI
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has extended a warm invitation to UK officials to visit the British Virgin Islands. He extended the invitation during a parliamentary reception put on by the BVI All-Party Parliamentary Group on the first day of the […]
No gift of gab but Ronnie is a ‘doer’ — Skelton Cline
Political commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline has once again proclaimed the leadership qualities of former Health Minister Ronnie Skelton as a likely prospect for Premier ahead of the upcoming general elections. General elections are constitutionally due by mid-May and […]
Non-locals using Paraquita Bay farm lands as ‘living quarters’?
Reports to the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) are that Paraquita Bay Crown lands that were subdivided and given to persons for farming purposes “have been transformed into living quarters in some instances”. Opposition Leader Julian Fraser highlighted this concern when […]
More focus on customer service for Immigration! Discourtesy a concern
The Department of Immigration will be focusing on greater training for its members of staff to improve the customer service profile of the British Virgin Islands. Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe gave that indication while responding to […]
Penn says NDP still active, good work done
Health Minister Marlon Penn said his political organisation — the National Democratic Party (NDP) — remains active and he intends to lead the party as it campaigns for the upcoming general elections. Penn expressed in a recent interview on ZBVI […]
Don’t listen to bureaucrats! Funds may go elsewhere, Fraser warns
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has encouraged Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley to avoid the advice of bureaucrats as he makes critical decisions concerning the distribution of funds in the budget. “I’m urging the Minister of Finance to […]
Penn supports term limits for Premier’s post
Health Minister and Chairman of the NDP, Marlon Penn said he is in favour of term limits for the post of Premier of the BVI and argued that the territory should follow other countries in adopting this practice. “I support […]
