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Archive for April, 2024

This BVI News photo captures patch jobs done by the Public Works Department on roadways in the eastern end of Tortola.

How will gov’t fund its promised road rehabilitation?

Works Minister Kye Rymer yesterday avoided questions about how the government plans to fund the rehabilitation of some 38 miles of roads that they’ve promised to upgrade on Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. At a press conference yesterday, […]

by / on April 19, 2024 at 6:08 AM /
Opposition Leader, Ronnie Skelton.

Public servants working in fear, says Opposition Leader

Public servants are working in fear, which has continued to affect productivity in the public service in the aftermath of the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton suggested that public servants are fearful of being questioned over decisions […]

by / on April 18, 2024 at 11:42 AM /
Local banks accused of exploitation

Local banks accused of exploitation

One lawmaker has accused local commercial banks of exploiting their customers, arguing that some of these questionable tactics are not found at their other branches. Both the government and opposition members have blamed banks in the past for carrying out […]

by / on April 18, 2024 at 7:54 AM /
Gov’t should let Chinese extend the airport — Fraser

Gov’t should let Chinese extend the airport — Fraser

D3 Representative Julian Fraser suggested that the government hire Chinese nationals to expand the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport Runway since others might not do the job adequately. “What happened to the Chinese?” Fraser asked. “You travel the world. Every […]

by / on April 18, 2024 at 7:42 AM /
Radio talkshow host and government consultant, Claude Skelton Cline

I have a grace for government

Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has stated that he has “a grace for government” adding that he knows how things ought to be when it comes to good governance in the BVI. Skelton Cline said his “grace for government” […]

by / on April 18, 2024 at 6:24 AM /
Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Premier is probably ahead of his time

While encouraging the territory’s leader to be bold in making unpopular decisions to build the country, D3 Representative Julian Fraser said he believes Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is probably ahead of his time. While speaking in the House of Assembly […]

by / on April 18, 2024 at 6:19 AM /
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Stop saying nothing is happening in BVI — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has warned critics to stop saying that nothing was happening with the economy in the BVI, urging them to focus on creating opportunities for locals to achieve success instead. Dr Wheatley highlighted a recently inked development […]

by / on April 17, 2024 at 11:14 AM /
Seabourne Odysssy docked at the Tortola cruise pier on Wednesday October 13, during teh reopening of the 2021/2022 cruise season.

Stop putting down the cruise industry

While stating that he isn’t offended when the Opposition members point out problems in the territory, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has asked them not to perpetuate the idea that the cruise industry has no impact on the local economy. Sixth […]

by / on April 17, 2024 at 6:35 AM /
A section of Tortola. (BVI News photo)

Virgin Islanders in business don’t give back enough

Talk show host Cindy Rosan has posited that businesses owned by Virgin Islanders aren’t doing enough philanthropic activities to improve the community. Rosan also rebuffed claims that times are tough, saying the culture persisted long before the territory started experiencing […]

by / on April 17, 2024 at 6:28 AM /
Are public servants too comfortable in their jobs?

Are public servants too comfortable in their jobs?

A legislator has proposed that the Premier should demand more from his administration, claiming they might be too settled in their current positions. At the time, D3 Representative Julian Fraser was making the case that Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley should […]

by / on April 17, 2024 at 6:18 AM /