Clergyman John Cline has criticised the BVI’s lack of economic progress and called for a comprehensive national development plan to address stagnation. Speaking on the Eye on the Future of the Nation radio show, Cline argued that the BVI has failed […]
Archive for May, 2024
Some want to tear down the Virgin Islands — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has accused individuals of wanting to undermine the Virgin Islands, claiming they prefer direct rule by the United Kingdom. Speaking in the House of Assembly during the Immigration Bill debate, the Premier acknowledged the Virgin Islands’ […]
Politicians’ pay may be withheld if they don’t declare interest
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reiterated that the updated Register Of Interest Act has provisions that allow the withholding of pay from elected leaders who fail to declare their interest under the Register Of Interest Act. The Register of Interests is […]
Will you be attending Music Fest?
Amid calls for the cancellation of Music Fest 2024, the event will get underway tonight in Road Town, Tortola. The three-day festival — which will feature a host of local, regional and international acts from various genres — has been criticised […]
New governor sees progress after first 100 days in office
After completing the first 100 days in office, Governor Daniel Pruce has shared an optimistic update on his achievements and ongoing initiatives. Pruce, sworn in on January 29 this year, emphasised the importance of collaborative governance and active community engagement. […]
Detective France was drinking before fatal accident, says COP
Police Commissioner Mark Collins has shed light on the tragic circumstances that led to the untimely death of Detective Sergeant Paul France from the United Kingdom. Detective France’s lifeless body was discovered on October 6, 2023, in an SUV submerged off the rocky shorefront […]
VI Security officer rescues drowning baby at Nanny Cay
On May 19, a traumatic incident occurred at the pool area of Nanny Cay Resort & Marina. A six-month-old infant, accompanied by his mother and sibling who is also a minor, nearly drowned after slipping from a flotation device. According […]
We need a better Opposition
Dr Kedrick Pickering has posited that a new approach is needed to the political divisions in the territory, adding that those who split from the National Democratic Party (NDP) in 2018, must now regroup for overall progress. Speaking on his […]
D6 gets sandbags to prevent flooding
As the territory braces for more heavy rains, Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has procured sandbags for his constituents who are among those most vulnerable to flooding on Tortola. “Sandbags have been arranged for persons who may need [them] due […]
COI recommendations turning VI backwards — Skelton
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton expressed concern that the changes recommended following the Commission of Inquiry (COI) are regressive, taking the territory backwards rather than forward. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently while debating the Immigration Bill, Skelton raised several […]
