A week-long series of activities is planned across the territory’s main islands in recognition of Farmer’s & Fishers Week, which will run from March 18 to March 23. Things kick off on Tortola this Saturday and Sunday with farmers’ and […]
Archive for March, 2023
It’s decided! April 24 is Election Day
The date for the upcoming general elections has been decided and will be on April 24, 2023. Advance Polling will happen four days earlier on April 20. Governor John Rankin signed the proclamation detailing election day moments ago in accordance […]
No clear path! VIP may lose majority at upcoming elections
Political commentator Claude Skelton Cline has suggested that the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government may struggle to retain its current majority in the House of Assembly (HOA) at the next general elections. Looking at the numbers ahead of the upcoming […]
Think NHI is a burden? Try not having it — Skelton
The BVI’s National Health Insurance scheme has been widely criticised for its perceived failures ever since its inception nearly eight years ago, but Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM) leader, Ronnie Skelton, has argued that the system is essential for the […]
Former FS says corporate entities need to do more in giving back
A former Financial Secretary within the BVI government said he believes much more needs to be done by corporate entities in giving back to the community. Eighth District candidate within the Virgin Islands Party (VIP), Allen Wheatley, has contended that, […]
Age is just a number — Lorna Smith
Former First Lady Lorna Smith has dismissed concerns over her age as being a barrier to her electability ahead of the upcoming general elections. Not for the first time, Smith has contended that her energy and experience are the assets […]
Premier says election day to be announced soon; explains delay
As anticipation continues to build ahead of the upcoming general elections, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has denied being the main reason for the absence of an announced polling date. According to the Premier, an announcement on the election date should […]
Presidential Partner! VI renews deal with FCCA to grow cruise tourism
The British Virgin Islands has formed a strategic development agreement with the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) – a trade organisation comprising 23 member cruise lines operating nearly 200 vessels in Florida, the Caribbean and Latin American. The FCCA said in […]
Premier urges ‘grain of salt’ in reading Rankin’s progress reports
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has sprinkled a dash of scepticism over the unflattering quarterly progress reports issued by Governor John Rankin in recent months. The reports, which have been assessing the government’s implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended reforms, accuse […]
Premier touts EE/LL sewerage, road projects among successes
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has counted his government’s progress in the East End/Long Look (EE/LL) Sewerage Project as being among some of the successes that warrant his re-election to office. Premier Wheatley, who is the current Seventh District Representative, counted […]
