The UK government has allocated approximately one million dollars to contribute towards a comprehensive review of the territory’s law enforcement agencies. The funding comes amid a spike in various crimes, especially those gun-related, which law enforcers say are primarily due […]
Archive for November, 2023
We never intended to stifle PAC – Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said his government never meant to hinder the operation of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC), despite moving ahead with its formation several months after his government took office. Premier Wheatley made the remarks as he bemoaned […]
Works Minister denies that gov’t pays for unused water
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has attempted to debunk claims that the government is required to pay for more than two million gallons of water per day, whether it uses that quantity or not. Rymer was at the time […]
‘Ranting and Raving’ Premier lacks political maturity — Penn
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has contended that Premier Natalio Wheatley lacks the political maturity necessary to be effective at his job. “We have a Premier who got on the radio [yesterday], ranting and raving, about all manner of things […]
Electronics being targeted in burglaries, says RVIPF
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said it remained concerned about the escalation of burglaries in homes and commercial buildings and said burglars have been targeting electronics in many of those incidents. Burglars have made off with a range […]
Opposition “walk-out” shouldn’t have happened — Smith
Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Lorna Smith has stated that the decision by Opposition members to “walk-out” of the House of Assembly on October 31 should not have occurred. The six elected members of the opposition walked out […]
Smith being attacked because she is a woman — Rosan
Political commentator Cindy Rosan has posited that government minister Lorna Smith is heavily criticised for her decisions, simply because she is a woman. Speaking on Tola Radio recently, Rosan said critics ignore the actions of numerous male elected leaders who […]
Walwyn baffled at government’s perceived apathy
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn said he was confused about what he described as the government’s lack of care and apparent inaction in the face of urgent problems affecting the territory. Walwyn said the territory is nearing yet another tourist […]
3 local firms successful in WE ferry terminal bid
Three local firms were successful in the second round of the prequalification process of the West End Ferry Terminal construction project. Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer made the announcement in the House of Assembly (HOA) this week while noting […]
Gov’t working with BVIEC to lay more resilient lines
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer said his Ministry is working along with the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to help prepare the territory’s roadways to be more resilient in instances of bad weather. Rymer told the House of Assembly that […]
