Despite accusations of corruption and mismanagement of the territory’s affairs, the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) still managed to snatch five districts and one At-Large seat in the April 24 election. And while some maintain that the party didn’t get the […]
Archive for May, 2023
Hodge places second to Jamaica’s Reid at US sprint meet
BVI sprint phenom, Adaejah Hodge, finished second over the weekend in a hotly-anticipated showdown between herself and Jamaica’s Alana Reid at the 2023 Puma East Coast International Showcase meet. Reid, hailing from Jamaica’s Hydel High School, clocked the second-fastest time […]
New D9 Action Group will press for development
Residents of the Ninth District are in the process of forming a new action group that will track development in their district and put pressure on the government to ensure centre infrastructure is established in the constituency. Former At-Large Representative […]
BVITB’s RT office still closed after 3 months
There’s still no word on when the BVI Tourist Board’s (BVITB) Road Town office will reopen, three months after the doors were closed due to mould infestation. About 20 staff members were officially ushered out of the office on January […]
Governor confident increments coming in June
Governor John Rankin has expressed confidence that public service workers will be paid their long-outstanding increments next month, as was promised recently by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. Rankin, who serves as head of the public service, gave his take on […]
Celebrations as King Charles crowned at coronation
BBC: King Charles has been crowned at his coronation, the first in the UK for 70 years. The Archbishop of Canterbury placed the St Edward’s Crown on the King’s head during a ceremony at Westminster Abbey. The crown was made for […]
Past mistakes will make me a better leader — Premier
Premier Natalio Wheatley has referred to his first term in government as “very instructive” adding that he has gained much knowledge that will equip him to be a better leader. Premier Wheatley made the statement at a recent press conference […]
Rejected provisions in Police Act must come back — Governor
Several of the provisions that were rejected by lawmakers and residents in the controversial Police Bill that was withdrawn months ago from the House of Assembly (HOA) should be returned for consideration once again. That was the position recently expressed by Governor […]
US can do more to stop guns entering the BVI
As the community continues to reel from the effects of this week’s murder in the East End community, Premier Natalio Wheatley said he believes the United States should do more to stem the flow of guns into the BVI and […]
New gov’t must push transparency — Benito Wheatley
Special Envoy to the Premier, Benito Wheatley, has urged that the newly re-elected Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government make transparency a hallmark of its administration. “Transparency is something that can always be improved and we needed much more of it. […]
