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Archive for December, 2023

Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith

Smith says retail banks are lending

Deputy Premier and Labour Minister Lorna Smith said she has been getting positive reports from banks about lending and their support for small businesses, contrary to complaints made by members of the public. Smith said she received complaints in the […]

by / on December 29, 2023 at 3:19 PM /
Former Premier Andrew Fahie

Fahie wants court to hear evidence about mystery woman

Former Premier Andrew Fahie has rejected a motion by prosecutors to exclude evidence mentioned in his drug and money laundering indictment that concerns a local mystery woman. The person who was identified only by the initials RS, allegedly made statements […]

by / on December 29, 2023 at 7:55 AM /
The incinerator/waste facility at Pockwood Pond on Tortola.

Gov’t seeking new incinerator

Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has disclosed that the government is seeking a new incinerator to help meet the increasing demands of waste management in the territory. Wheatley, while speaking in the House of Assembly recently, said parts have arrived on […]

by / on December 29, 2023 at 7:21 AM /
The power plant on Anegada.

Anegada renewable energy plant is 40% complete

Despite significant delays and doubts about its completion, the Anegada Renewable Energy & Battery Storage plant is 40 percent complete and is set to come online some time in 2024. That’s the assurance given by BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Deputy […]

by / on December 29, 2023 at 7:14 AM /
Walwyn

District 6 stood by me when everyone wrote me off!

Myron Walwyn has hailed his constituents of District 6, saying they stood by his side when everyone else wrote him off. As such, Walwyn vowed to advocate for his district’s interest with the same passion they’ve shown in supporting him. […]

by / on December 29, 2023 at 7:10 AM /
New talent management system to transform public service

New talent management system to transform public service

The Department of Human Resources is expected to soon launch an innovative talent management system which is set to modernise the government’s onboarding and employee management processes. Dubbed TALEO, the new system targets individuals eyeing careers as public officers. Persons […]

by / on December 28, 2023 at 9:22 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. (GIS Photo)

Premier on tourism plan: It’s not rocket science!

The territory’s leader has attempted to downplay claims that his government has been moving full-speed ahead without a plan to effect changes in the tourism sector. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently brushed off that criticism from opposition members and has […]

by / on December 28, 2023 at 7:53 AM /
Sixth District Representative, Myron Walwyn.

RATED programme ain’t something to be proud of — Walwyn

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticised the government for taking pride in the RATED programme, which is helping to find temporary jobs for persons who are out of work and offering training opportunities to others. RATED stands for Registration […]

by / on December 28, 2023 at 7:49 AM /
Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, Marlon Penn.

Penn claims gov’t member left budget session for social media live

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has called out a member of the current government, whom he said left a Standing Finance meeting to engage in a social media live session. Penn did not give the name of the government legislator, […]

by / on December 28, 2023 at 6:26 AM /
Mentally ill man arrested after altercation with police

Mentally ill man arrested after altercation with police

BVI News understands that a young man who struggles with mental illness was recently arrested after an altercation with police officers who tried to detain him. It’s understood that the young man – who is from the East End community […]

by / on December 28, 2023 at 6:21 AM /