Former premier Andrew Fahie and his legal team have argued that there will be no attempts at making an entrapment defence when his trial comes up next month. Prosecutors had filed a motion to block Fahie’s use of the entrapment […]
Archive for December, 2023
No plan! Walwyn criticises government’s tourism efforts
The government has faced criticism for attempting to advance the BVI’s tourism sector without a clear plan and for its lack of competitiveness in the region. Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn told lawmakers that he questioned technocrats during the Standing […]
Gov’t wants to spend $2.7M to travel in 2024 — Walwyn
The government has reportedly set aside more than $2 million in the 2024 budget for travel expenses, Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has disclosed. Walwyn, while debating the budget in the House of Assembly recently, blasted government members for travelling […]
Charter companies refusing to hire local boat captains?
Labour Minister Lorna Smith has stated that she will be launching an investigation into reports that charter companies are refusing to hire BVIslanders seeking to be employed as boat captains. Smith said some 60 locals were recently certified as boat […]
Man charged after allegedly attacking spouse with machete
BVI News understands that a father who resides in the Long Bush community was recently charged after allegedly attacking the mother of his children with a machete. It’s understood that the couple has been in a long-term relationship and share […]
Over $100K for National Business Bureau’s return
More than $100,000 has been put towards the National Business Bureau (NBB) for next year‘s budget, Deputy Premier Lorna Smith disclosed while speaking in the House of Assembly recently. The NBB previously served as an agency within the Trade Department […]
Over 700 derelict vehicles removed recently
More than 700 derelict vehicles have been removed from the territory through the Department of Waste Management, officials announced recently. Waste Management Director Marcus Solomon announced the ‘retire your ride’ derelict removal campaign earlier this year to encourage residents to […]
Don’t create opportunities for another COI, gov’t told
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has warned the government to be mindful as it seeks to create new programmes and schemes, as these could result in investigations similar to the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Skelton’s utterance was made in the House […]
Govt to link financial services and blue economy in 2024
Minister of Financial Services Lorna Smith has revealed that her ministry plans to tap into the blue economy in 2024 with the creation of financial services products that can earn revenue for the BVI. In 2021, the previous Andrew Fahie […]
Nothing like a home in time for Christmas
While many are unwrapping gifts they desired this Christmas, Virgin Gorda resident Sydney Wheatley will be using keys to unlock the doors to his brand new home, which he received just in time for the holiday season. Wheatley received the […]
