Governor John Rankin was yesterday asked whether he plans to suspend the BVI’s constitution before departing the territory at the end of this year. The Governor, who has been overseeing the good governance reforms recommended by the United Kingdom, has […]
Archive for July, 2023
Relatives of elected leaders cashed in on COVID grants
The Auditor General has taken issue with the grants that were awarded to relatives of elected leaders, even though such grants were not against the guidelines of the COVID-19 stimulus grants. The House of Assembly COVID-19 Assistance Grants Audit Report […]
More residents willing to give information to the police
Commissioner Mark Collins has admitted that more residents are willing to engage the police and share information to help solve crime. The Commissioner said the level of willingness is higher than what he encountered when he just arrived in the […]
Premier slams politically driven narrative about ’ineptitude’
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed claims that his government has demonstrated a level of ineptitude and indifference in its approach to governance, security and accountability to residents of the territory. In fact, Dr Wheatley described those claims as being […]
We need a number! COI costs concern Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has called on the government to attach a dollar figure to the cost of the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) governance reforms that are currently being carried out. Skelton, who is expected to question […]
Police arrest three locals, seize drugs after boat chase
Police Commissioner Mark Collins has disclosed that a large quantity of controlled drugs was seized by officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) following an operation conducted last evening. Collins, while speaking at a press conference today, said […]
Deputy Governor refutes Customs strike rumours
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr yesterday, July 19, refuted claims of pending strike action within the ranks of His Majesty’s Customs. Archer said in a statement released late Wednesday that the Financial Secretary invited him to meet with members of […]
Latest airport closure due to sickout staged by fire officers?
It appears the recent abrupt closure of the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island occurred after fire officers staged a sick out to protest their unsatisfactory working conditions. Yesterday, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley released a statement explaining why […]
Flax-Charles gets some praises in COVID Grants report
Although the House of Assembly COVID-19 Assistance Grants Audit Report revealed several instances of mismanagement of funds, it did applaud former Territorial-At-Large Representative Shereen Flax-Charles for her handling of some funds. The audit report said one of the guidelines for […]
37-year-old arrested for beating his child’s mother
BVI News understands that a 37-year-old man from the Fort Hill community was arrested his week after assaulting the mother of his child. Reports reaching our news centre are that the couple is no longer in a relationship. It is […]
