Respected University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has called on the United Nations (UN) to recommit to the decolonization agenda for the remaining Caribbean countries that are controlled by European countries. Professor Beckles made the call […]
Archive for March, 2024
Premier disputes not doing much for agriculture
In the face of accusations that his government has been operating without a plan, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has refuted claims that he did nothing for agriculture over the last few years as the subject minister. “I don’t agree with […]
Maynard’s sentencing shifted to April 26
The sentencing for Oleanvine Maynard, former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, has been postponed again and is now rescheduled for April 26 in a Miami court. The postponement comes after she admitted guilt cocaine-related charges and agreed to […]
Willock sidesteps campaign rumours over D3 activity
Former political candidate Julian Willock has denied allegations that political motivations are driving his increased activity in the Third District in recent months. Appearing on the Talking Points show on Monday, Willock dodged questions about whether he intends to run […]
Premier says negotiations continue on horse racing return
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley stated at a recent press conference that the government is still dedicated to restarting horse racing in the territory. A dispute arose nearly two years ago over a leasing arrangement between the government and the Thomas […]
Port Purcell to get new boutique hotel
A new development is set to add to the aesthetics of the Port Purcell community, with a new agreement that the government signed with local developers, JOMA Properties Ltd. JOMA is a BVI company that has been operating in the […]
Premier wants everyone to get over this “non-issue”
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed that he doesn’t understand why some sections of the public have an issue with the transfer of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs (VIF&F) Committee to the BVI Tourist Board. The Opposition has raised […]
Security Council calls for calm after weekend shootings
The National Security Council (NSC) has called for calm in the territory as it expressed a commitment to introducing measures and relevant legislation to bring a resolution to recent shootings and other unsolved crimes. The NSC said it was monitoring […]
$670K to be spent on music fest
While dismissing concerns about wasted funds, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the upcoming Music Fest will cost an estimated $670,000. Premier Wheatley told reporters at a recent press conference that the event may either break even or turn a profit […]
Central Statistics Office to measure impact of VI Music Fest
Amid criticism that music festivals are a waste of the territory’s resources, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has stated that the Central Statistics Office (CSO) will be measuring the economic impact of the Virgin Islands Music Festival, which is set to […]
