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Archive for February, 2023

Lisa Penn-Lettsome (GIS photo)

Multiple recurring themes identified in submissions to CRC

A preliminary analysis of submissions made to the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has identified several recurring themes on what residents want to see in the territory’s next constitution. January 31 marked the deadline for persons to submit comments to the […]

by / on February 7, 2023 at 7:32 AM /
PVIM leader Ronnie Skelton (left) and the under under which he served in an NDP   government, Premier Dr D Orlando Smith.

My biggest regret is NDP’s split — Dr Smith

Former Premier, Dr D Orlando Smith said his greatest disappointment in politics as leader of the territory is the fracture of his former National Democratic Party (NDP). “My biggest regret probably would be that unfortunately — the National Democratic Party […]

by / on February 7, 2023 at 7:26 AM /
Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Unfinished business! Premier looks to tie up D7 loose ends

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has signalled that he still has unfinished work in his Seventh District constituency and plans to address these issues once re-elected. Questioned recently about his reasons for seeking re-election as a District Representative instead of seeking […]

by / on February 7, 2023 at 6:22 AM /
Shaina Smith-Archer

COMMENTARY: The unborn constitution Part 1

By Shaina Smith-Archer, Contributor I am glad to be alive for such a time as this. When I read about our national heroes like Hope Stevens and Howard. R. Penn and how they wrote our future in their “day,” we […]

by / on February 7, 2023 at 6:03 AM /
Man fatally shot at East End bar

Man fatally shot at East End bar

Information reaching BVI News is that a man was shot and killed at a bar in the East End area earlier this evening. Details surrounding the shooting are still sketchy but our news site understands that the victim was recently […]

by / on February 6, 2023 at 7:22 PM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

VIP Congress wanted united body, says Premier after leadership race

An eleventh-hour sleight of hand intended as a clever bit of political manoeuvring proved instead to be a cruel charade, as Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley romped to victory for the post of Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) at […]

by / on February 6, 2023 at 7:23 AM /
A motorcade Virgin Islands  Party supporters traversing Tortola on Sunday.  (Photo by Jessica Mikoleiczik)

VIP has 10 candidates for upcoming general elections so far

The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has ratified the majority of the candidates it plans to field to contest the BVI’s upcoming general elections. Seven of the VIP’s nine candidates who will contest for a district seat have been selected. They […]

by / on February 6, 2023 at 7:15 AM /
Opposition legislator and former Works Minister, Mark Vanterpool.

Don’t make my failures an excuse — Vanterpool

Fourth District Representative and former Works Minister Mark Vanterpool has urged the government to avoid using his failure to fix the territory’s roadways when he was in office as an excuse not to do so now. Vanterpool served as the […]

by / on February 6, 2023 at 7:07 AM /
Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley.

We’ll take it from here! Premier says VIP seeking clear mandate

While acknowledging the work of other coalition members within the Government of National Unity (GNU), Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley suggested that it was his incumbent Virgin Islands Party (VIP) that largely contributed to staving off a suspension of the territory’s […]

by / on February 6, 2023 at 7:04 AM /
UK funds new Rigid Inflatable Boats for RVIPF

UK funds new Rigid Inflatable Boats for RVIPF

As local law enforcement officers continue to police against smuggling activity in the BVI, the United Kingdom is financing the purchase of four Rigid Inflatable Boats to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Overseas Territories Minister Lord Zac Goldsmith […]

by / on February 6, 2023 at 6:41 AM /