More and more persons and entities are seeking to undertake large-scale construction projects and developments in the British Virgin Islands. This is according to Chief Planner Gregory Adams who appeared before the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) recently. He told the […]
Archive for January, 2023
They don’t trust us! UK’s behaviour ‘threatening’ — Smith-Archer
The Order in Council held in reserve in the United Kingdom (UK) Parliament to ensure the government follows through on implementing the agreed-upon Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms is an indication that UK officials do not trust the BVI’s leaders. […]
NHI would ‘be in the black’ if persons paid up — Health Minister
Health Minister Marlon Penn has suggested that the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme would likely be profitable and function as it should if mandatory contributions were paid to the agency. The NHI has faced continued concerns over its sustainability ever […]
Local representation beats the alternative ‘big time’ — Premier
When the BVI first elected its own representatives, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said everything took a leap forward, including the territory’s tourism and financial services industries. While celebrating the territory’s past leaders recently – including his grandfather Willard Wheatley – […]
Lynette Harrigan makes King’s 2023 honours list
More than two decades of service to community and tourism has landed Virgin Islander Lynette Harrigan on His Majesty King Charles III’s 2023 New Year’s Honours List. Harrigan, the Niche Marketing & Tourism Liaison Manager at the BVI Tourist Board […]
Walwyn appears in court!
Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn and the Assistant Secretary responsible for Projects during the previous National Democratic Party administration – Lorna Stephens appeared before the Magistrate’s Court this morning on charges of breach of trust by a public officer. The […]
JUST IN: Willock approached the police days before his arrest
BVI News has been reliably informed that former House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock had made a complaint to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) days before his arrest. The nature of the reported complaint is not yet clear […]
Broad curriculum review in the works — Education Minister
Education Minister Sharie deCastro has indicated that a review of the curriculum for the territory’s schools is expected to be rolled out this year. According to the minister, that review will be done to ensure the school’s curriculum is aligned […]
Penn urges progress with EE/LL sewerage project
Health Minister Marlon Penn has implored government officials to move on with sewerage works in his Eighth District constituency that have been neglected for decades. Nearly 10 years ago, some $8 million in funding was diverted from the East End/Long […]
It’s almost criminal! Malone slams UK Order in Council
Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone has expressed disappointment at the prevailing uncertainty over the prospect of the BVI having general elections in the coming months. Malone questioned why residents were constantly expressing scepticism over whether there would be general elections […]
