Third District Representative Julian Fraser has suggested that the United Kingdom (UK) may have shied away from governing the BVI directly because of the complexities involved. After the Commission of Inquiry (COI), the UK threatened to impose direct rule and […]
Archive for April, 2024
Expand airport with SSB $$! Money was made to be spent — Fraser
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has urged the government to use the Social Security retirement fund to make progress with expanding the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport runway. The government introduced direct flights to the BVI last June, partnering with […]
Premier wants private sector to take bigger role in driving economy
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on the private sector to play a greater role in the BVI’s economic development, arguing that the government cannot move the economy forward alone. “The government cannot take sole responsibility for moving the economy… […]
Let Ronnie, Walwyn help with finance and tourism
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ‘Budda’ Mather has called for greater collaboration between the government and Opposition members, saying the territory could benefit from the expertise of elected leaders who are not part of the Cabinet. The six Opposition members have […]
Skelton tells gov’t: No more parties!
As some sections of the public continue to speak against the government’s drive to revive music festivals, Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has urged the government to stop hosting “parties”, as the community has experienced enough of those celebrations in recent […]
We are good at pretending things are well — Fraser
Despite complaints by some residents about the territory’s serious problems, Third District Representative Julian Fraser has said the BVI excels at giving the impression that everything is fine. Residents have complained unsuccessfully about the BVI’s poor infrastructure and social ills […]
Not right! Skelton upset over airport security checks
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton strongly protested the stringent security checks he has endured at the local airport even as other dignitaries get privileges. “I get annoyed with what is happening to us officials when we travel through the airport,” Skelton […]
All public officers now earning above living wage
The government has announced that as of March 31, they’ve successfully converted all 2,499 public officers to a new salary structure, which means that all civil servants are now earning above the living wage. The conversion follows the Compensation Review […]
Burt Point Sewerage Plant operating after 7 years
The government last week recommissioned the Burt Point Wastewater Treatment Plant which has been out of operation since it was damaged by the 2017 hurricanes. The plant is a major one as it treats sewerage from communities including Baughers Bay, […]
Deputy Premier on bureaucracy: I feel so embarrassed!
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith was embarrassed at the level of red tape in the government, arguing that she may have been naive in hoping for more progress when she first entered office. While discussing the condition of the territory in […]
