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Archive for December, 2023

Governor Rankin

I’m satisfied with what I’ve done to fight crime

With only a few weeks left in his tenure, Governor John Rankin has asserted that he has done everything in his power to improve crime fighting efforts in the territory, adding that the remaining actions should be taken by elected […]

by / on December 7, 2023 at 7:19 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley.

What is BVI gaining from Premier’s COP28 trip?

Commentator Walwyn Brewley has criticised Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley for his frequent overseas trips and suggested that there are unlikely to be any perceived gains coming from his recent visit to a climate change summit overseas. Premier Wheatley recently attended […]

by / on December 7, 2023 at 6:15 AM /
New prison boss working to improve security at HMP — Governor

New prison boss working to improve security at HMP — Governor

Governor John Rankin has commended the new Superintendent at His Majesty’s Prison (HMP), Jay Kendall, for his work so far and commented that he has been working steadily to improve security at the penal facility. Kendall’s appointment became effective from […]

by / on December 7, 2023 at 6:08 AM /
Education Minister praises DYAS business expo

Education Minister praises DYAS business expo

Education Minister Sharie de Castro has praised the work of the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports (DYAS) following its successful hosting of a recent business expo. More than 40 youth businesses were showcased when the DYAS held its Youth […]

by / on December 6, 2023 at 9:41 AM /
Kye Rymer

Rymer apologises as Anegada fire tender returned

Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has apologised in the wake of a fiasco involving the removal of a fire tender from the Auguste George Airport in Anegada. Rymer told residents yesterday, December 5 that the fire truck had been […]

by / on December 6, 2023 at 7:20 AM /
Junior Minister for Culture & Tourism, Luce Hodge-Smith.

People need help to pay bills

Fourth District Representative Luce Hodge Smith has shared that financial need is the greatest challenge she has identified among her constituents who seek her help. In a recent interview with 284 Media, Hodge-Smith was asked to state the main problem […]

by / on December 6, 2023 at 6:20 AM /
BVI ventures deeper into cryptocurrency

BVI ventures deeper into cryptocurrency

BVI Finance — the entity responsible for marketing the financial services industry — is continuing its quest to showcase the territory as a premier destination for cryptocurrency enterprises. Cryptocurrencies are virtual assets which have become increasingly popular as people are […]

by / on December 6, 2023 at 6:06 AM /
Seven schools to feature in chess tournament

Seven schools to feature in chess tournament

The Education Ministry’s Inter-Secondary School Chess Tournament is set to take place at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex, from December 12 to 13, featuring seven schools in the territory competing for the title of Chess Champion. The seven registered secondary schools […]

by / on December 6, 2023 at 6:03 AM /
Marlon Penn

Gov’t deliberately excluding Opposition district reps?

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn said he does not like the lack of collaboration that the Dr Natalio Wheatley administration shows when addressing issues in districts represented by Opposition legislators. Penn said he finds the behaviour unproductive as all 13 […]

by / on December 5, 2023 at 7:17 AM /
Christmas decorations at the roundabout in Road Town, Tortola.

Christmas in Long Bush to return this year

After an almost decade-long hiatus, the Long Bush Christmas Day Parade is set to make a comeback on December 25, 2023, marking a revival of the much-anticipated event that initially began in 2007 and was last celebrated in 2013. The […]

by / on December 5, 2023 at 6:21 AM /