The BVI does not need a proverbial big-stick approach to governance from the United Kingdom (UK) to ensure the completion of governance reforms as recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley argued that point following […]
Archive for March, 2024
Premier still in the dark on UK role in Fahie’s arrest
The BVI’s leader said he was still unsure of the role the United Kingdom played in the events leading up to the arrest of former Premier Andrew Fahie. Despite the unfolding legal proceedings and public discourse surrounding Fahie’s trial and […]
Premier denies wasting money on Music Fest
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has refuted claims that his government’s decision to fund a music festival constitutes a waste of taxpayer money, despite the scheduling of a similar event by private organisers around the same period. Dr Wheatley argued that […]
Facebook page ‘Mika Barry’ removed amid Archer’s threat
Deputy Governor David Archer yesterday issued a strong warning to the creators of the Facebook page Mika Barry, calling for them to remove one of their latest videos that the leader said contains false and inaccurate information about him. The […]
BVI is becoming a digital asset hub
Minister for Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, Lorna Smith recently announced that there have been significant milestones in the evolution of the BVI as an expanding hub for digital assets. The BVI financial services sector has been moving swiftly to […]
Premier not sure if Fahie’s picture should remain in HOA
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said he is not sure if a picture of the former Premier, Andrew Fahie, should stay up in the House of Assembly (HOA) after Fahie was found guilty of serious crimes. Fahie was convicted in […]
UN Decolonisation group to assess BVI
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that the United Nations (UN) Special Committee on Decolonisation (C-24) is getting ready to visit the BVI for an assessment of the territory’s readiness for further self-determination. The Premier said his government requested the […]
Agriculture Plan to be delivered this year
Following a confession that there is no formal plan to improve the agriculture and fisheries, Minister Dr Karl Dawson last week stated that a comprehensive agriculture and fisheries plan will be ready by the second quarter of 2024. BVI News […]
Kedrick Malone appointed to oversee COI progress
Kedrick Malone has been approved by Cabinet to spearhead the implementation of recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced the new development during a press briefing last week, noting that Cabinet approved a Governance reform […]
Public service concerns on ROI bill to be addressed — Deputy Gov
Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has assured public servants that concerns regarding the Register of Interest (Amendment) Bill, 2024 are being heard. The Civil Service Association recently expressed concerns in a letter to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley over the amendments. […]
