Former governor John Rankin said the government must show the public findings that emerged from consultations on the recently completed review on residence and Belonger status. In his fifth quarterly report released earlier this month, Rankin said some positive steps […]
Archive for January, 2024
RVIPF makes progress in Long Bush murder, Pier Park robbery probes
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has announced significant progress in two high-profile cases. Last Friday, January 19, the Major Incident Team of the RVIPF announced the arrest of a suspect in the ongoing investigation of the murder of […]
Fast and pray before new governor arrives
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called the community to a time of prayer and fasting from January 19 to 25, just a few days before new Governor Daniel Pruce takes office. The week of prayer and fasting began with churches […]
$120K Question: What do the Premier’s advisors actually do?
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn pressed public officials during the Standing Finance Committee (SFC) budget session late last year over the purpose and need for some of the consultants and special advisors within the Office of the Premier. Permanent Secretary […]
Will the next Governor have additional powers over BVI?
With governor John Rankin’s departure from the BVI yesterday, January 18, the territory is still not sure whether the United Kingdom will bestow additional powers to the Governor’s Office to implement reforms that the Commission of Inquiry (COI) had called […]
Minister Smith hosts strategy meetings for 2024
Minister for Financial Services, Labour and Trade, Lorna Smith will be hosting a Planning Day today, January 19, with heads of several departments within her ministry. Smith said she is meeting with leaders to develop a strategy that will help […]
de Castro hails public-private partnership at JVD school opening
Education Minister Sharie de Castro has hailed the significance of public-private partnerships in the completion of the Jost Van Dyke (JVD) Primary School. The brand-new $4.5 million multipurpose facility was officially opened yesterday, January 18, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The […]
House Speaker regrets snub at Rankin’s exit ceremony
House of Assembly Speaker Corine George-Massicote has expressed regret at the exclusion of some lawmakers from the departure ceremony for Governor John Rankin yesterday, January 18. The elected leaders’ noted absence comes amid unresolved tension between Rankin and themselves because […]
Methodist Church ordains two ministers
Two Methodist Ministers will be ordained this evening at the Sea Cows Bay Methodist Church as part of the 218th Annual Meeting of the Leeward Islands District of The Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas (MCCA) meeting in […]
Governor Rankin departs! HOA members absent for farewell ceremony
Governor John Rankin departed the territory today, concluding his tenure as Governor of the British Virgin Islands. However, no members of the House of Assembly were present to see him off. Rankin delivered his final public address as governor during […]
