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Archive for June, 2023

Mr Daniel Pruce has been appointed as the next Governor of the British Virgin Islands.

Rankin to retire! Meet the BVI’s next governor

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has confirmed the appointment of Mr Daniel Pruce as the next Governor of the British Virgin Islands in succession to Governor John Rankin. Pruce will take up his appointment in January 2024. According […]

by / on June 30, 2023 at 1:05 PM /
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith.

BVI to expand reach with trade mission to Guyana

The BVI is seeking to expand the reach of its financial services industry and strengthen its ties with Guyana through a planned trade mission to the country next month. This is according to Deputy Premier and Minister for Financial Services, […]

by / on June 30, 2023 at 7:53 AM /
Premier moves to amend controversial retirement law

Premier moves to amend controversial retirement law

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley stuck to his word when he moved a motion in the House of Assembly (HOA) yesterday, June 29, to amend the controversial Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment Act, 2021. The law, in essence, granted lawmakers lump […]

by / on June 30, 2023 at 7:48 AM /
Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley.

I reported the Governor to the United Nations — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he recently reported Governor John Rankin to the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization. Speaking in the House of Assembly on June 29, Premier Wheatley said his report was based on Governor Rankin’s recent statement […]

by / on June 30, 2023 at 7:41 AM /
An architectural illustration of some properties at Joe's Hill Manor.

Joes Hill affordable homes not so affordable

Although the Joe’s Hill Manor housing development was meant to be an affordable housing project, many interested persons have been finding it difficult to afford the homes. The Joe’s Hill Housing Development is the responsibility of the Social Security Board […]

by / on June 30, 2023 at 7:33 AM /
MISSING: Have you seen this man?

MISSING: Have you seen this man?

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating 20-year-old Roshanio Pope, a resident of Long Look who was reported missing on Thursday, June 29. Pope’s family reported that he was last seen on Monday, June 26 dressed in a black […]

by / on June 30, 2023 at 7:26 AM /
BioSafe boss says education programme needed on sewerage

BioSafe boss says education programme needed on sewerage

The owner of BioSafe Treatment & Septic Solutions, Patrick Mitchell, has called for residents to be educated on some of the sanitation practices taking place in the territory. Mitchell’s company was recently awarded a contract of $511,786.97 for the construction […]

by / on June 29, 2023 at 7:37 AM /
Adaejah Hodge was presented with the Austin Sealy Award for being the most outstanding athlete at the 49th staging of the CARIFTA Games held in Kingston, Jamaica at the weekend.

Hodge named Gatorade Florida Girls Track Player of the Year

BVI sprint star Adaejah Hodge has been named the 2022/2023 Gatorade Florida Girls Track & Field Player of the Year.  The 17-year-old athlete was the first to achieve the feat for her high school, Montverde Academy, since Gatorade introduced the […]

by / on June 29, 2023 at 7:23 AM /
wlan antenna

USVI gets $27M from America to improve internet infrastructure

Amid local complaints that the United States treats the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) better than the United Kingdom treats the BVI, the USVI is set to receive some $27 million to deploy affordable, reliable, high-speed internet service throughout the […]

by / on June 29, 2023 at 7:06 AM /
Director of the Taxi & Livery Commission, Dameon Percival.

Mission accomplished! Funds raised to save Dameon Percival’s home

Less than 24 hours after a public appeal was made for funds, organisers have raised thousands of dollars to prevent the bank from selling the home of radio personality and former Director of the Taxi & Livery Commission, Dameon Percival. […]

by / on June 29, 2023 at 6:54 AM /