Residents should allow the government to complete its manifesto promises over its entire term before deciding on a passing grade. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told lawmakers that his government has four years to complete its task and said he should […]
Archive for April, 2024
Parsons upset over plans to change territorial dress
Cultural icon and former lawmaker, Eileene Parsons, has described a move by authorities to change the territory’s national dress as an asinine and foolish decision. Parsons argued that much thought and effort had been put into the cultural wear over […]
Watch God work through me, Premier tells lawmakers
Despite increasing complaints and criticisms from opposition members and critics of his government, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that the BVI’s economy is doing well and heading in the right direction. “Watch me, in fact, the slogan right now […]
Petty contract system like a bad word — Walwyn
One lawmaker said the now-disbanded petty contract system has become like a bad word, even though it once served as a critical engine for the local economy. The Commission of Inquiry (COI) found significant issues with the petty contract system, […]
Travelling to Seatrade helps us sell our cruise product
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer has defended the delegation that is currently in Florida representing the BVI at Seatrade Cruise Global 2024, saying they are getting the chance to sell the territory’s cruise tourism product and have important conversations […]
RDA completes new Marine Base in Road Town
The Virgin Islands Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has successfully built the Virgin Islands Law Enforcement marine base in Road Reef, Tortola. The marine base — funded by the BVI government and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office — […]
Unfair to bash DPP over lost cases
Local attorney Daniel Davies suggested that poor optics led to the criticism aimed at Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit and has indicated that she has been receiving unfair criticism over what appears to be a bad record before […]
Public servants must do their job
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has strongly criticised the inefficiency within the government that has resulted in some workers not being paid, emphasising the need for public servants to fulfil their responsibilities as the territory aims to enhance its visual appeal. […]
RiteWay to introduce mandatory bag checks for employees
RoadTown Wholesale which operate RiteWay food stores in the territory has communicated to its staff that starting May 1, all employees will be subject to enhanced security checks upon exiting the company’s premises, including buildings, stores, and warehouses. The company […]
Stop recording accident scenes!
Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley has called out individuals who take video recordings of accident scenes and put clips on social media for residents and people of the diaspora to see. The minister said some residents see horrific […]