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Archive for May, 2023

Benito Wheatley

Suspending BVI constitution would have embarrassed the UK

Special Envoy to the BVI Premier, Benito Wheatley, has stated that the UK would have faced international embarrassment if it had suspended the BVI’s constitution, as the recent Commission of Inquiry (COI) had recommended. Speaking at a recent forum in […]

by / on May 23, 2023 at 7:04 AM /
BVI, non-white OT’s being kept down intentionally — Hodge-Wright

BVI, non-white OT’s being kept down intentionally — Hodge-Wright

Guest host on the Talking Points radio programme, Maris Hodge-Wright, said she felt the UK may be intentionally suppressing the BVI because of its advances in the financial services industry. While contending that the BVI has a relatively small money […]

by / on May 23, 2023 at 6:35 AM /
Leader of the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement, Ronnie Skelton,

Opposition needs funds and new office

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has stated that more resources are needed for the opposing members to effectively perform their duties in the House of Assembly. “We need resources to do our job better. We need legal opinions, we need funding. […]

by / on May 22, 2023 at 7:30 AM /
Derelict vehicles dumped in Road Town

Companies ready to help me clean up, says Lorna Smith

Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has stated that she has not forgotten her election promise to help clean up the territory. She also revealed that a few companies have agreed to join her on her mission to create a more aesthetically-pleasing […]

by / on May 22, 2023 at 7:24 AM /
CARPHA working with UK agency to fight diseases regionally

CARPHA working with UK agency to fight diseases regionally

The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has signed an agreement with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to work together in preventing disease as well as promoting and protecting public health across the Caribbean. More than one-third of the visitors […]

by / on May 22, 2023 at 7:17 AM /
Myron Walwyn.

People tuned out from self-determination, COI — Walwyn

Residents have become disenchanted with talks from elected officials about the territory’s efforts at self-governance and about issues related to the Commission of Inquiry (COI) and its subsequent report. That was the sentiment expressed by Sixth District Representative, Myron Walwyn, […]

by / on May 22, 2023 at 7:08 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. (GIS Photo)

Premier wants to re-energise reform process

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has signalled a clear desire to inject new energy into the ongoing governance reform process after his return from a recent United Kingdom (UK) trip. Dr Wheatley told reporters at a recent press briefing that he […]

by / on May 22, 2023 at 6:34 AM /
Vehicle overturns during early-morning accident on Tortola

Vehicle overturns during early-morning accident on Tortola

A vehicle has overturned just opposite the entrance of Mcnamara off Waterfront Drive on Tortola. The accident is believed to have happened some time between 5 am and 7:30 am on Saturday, May 20. It is not clear whether the […]

by / on May 20, 2023 at 8:09 AM /
Fraser

Fraser doubles down on ‘motion of no-confidence’ threat

Third District Representative Julian Fraser has re-issued a warning he made weeks ago that he stands ready, along with the rest of the parliamentary Opposition, to deliver on several motions of no-confidence in the House of Assembly (HOA) against the […]

by / on May 19, 2023 at 7:46 AM /
High demand! Rymer says multiple flights added for AA launch to BVI

High demand! Rymer says multiple flights added for AA launch to BVI

There has been an unmistakably high demand for direct trips between the US mainland and the BVI, and this has resulted in increased bookings for accompanying inaugural flights with American Airlines in the coming weeks. This is according to Communications […]

by / on May 19, 2023 at 7:35 AM /