In what might very well be a first in Virgin Islands history, leaders of the main political parties in the territory participated in a political debate ahead of the upcoming general election. The Virgin Islands Party’s (VIP) Dr Natalio Wheatley, […]
Archive for April, 2023
Local taxi operator wins 65-inch TV from CCT
A local taxi operator Ernest Jacob was gifted this week with a 65-inch Samsung smart TV from telecommunications provider CCT. The elated taxi man won the device as part of a promotion CCT ran from February 1 to April 6 […]
Brewer’s Bay bathroom contractor blasts critics over video
A video showing the work done on the controversial Brewer’s Bay bathroom project drew dozens of angry responses after it was posted on social media last Friday. But the contractor who worked on the project — Kendol Arthur of K&C Construction […]
Lawmakers shouldn’t determine their own salaries — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that lawmakers should not be allowed to come up with how much they are being paid, suggesting that an independent body should be created to make such a determination instead. Dr Wheatley gave that […]
Gov’t can afford to subsidise Anegada ferry — Walwyn
Former legislator, Myron Walwyn, has concluded that the government can afford to partially fund the cost of travel for residents who commute to the sister island of Anegada. Late last year, Ninth District Representative, Vincent Wheatley, argued that it was […]
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Demolished! ASPS structure now rubble
Demolition works at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School in Road Town have been in full swing for the last few days and the structure has, effectively, been levelled. In this BVI News photo captured recently, most of what remains are […]
PHOTOS: An Easter weekend to remember!
This past weekend was coloured with food, fun and fanfare as the territory descended on Virgin Gorda for the sister island’s annual Easter Festival. Gospel Fest opened the weekend of activities on Friday night; getting patrons ready for Saturday’s Cultural […]
New prison boss being sought at HMP
The local government is once again in search of a Superintendent of Prison to head operations at His Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut. A vacancy notice is currently being advertised for the post on the government’s official website. The vacancy […]
BVI not a corrupt place, Premier says
Despite last year’s scathing Commission of Inquiry (COI) report which concluded that good governance and the rule of law have been routinely ignored, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley does not appear to be convinced that the BVI is corrupt. “I don’t […]
Road Town should get gov’t-funded board — Harrigan-Underhill
The BVI’s capital city should adopt a new approach that will transform the way it is being administered as part of the Fourth District, particularly in the manner that it promotes tourism and stimulates economic growth. That was the vision […]
