Former Director of the International Affairs Secretariat, Najan Christopher, allegedly ignored advice from Attorney General Dawn Smith when she (Christopher) dispatched a diplomatic note to the embattle former premier, Andrew Fahie two years ago. Christopher faced charges in Magistrate’s Court […]
Archive for June, 2024
Rymer defends government’s international trips
Communications and Works Minister Kye Rymer recently defended the international trips being taken by members of the government, a matter that has drawn staunch criticism from several sections of the public. While debating the Crown Lands Management Bill (2024) during the May […]
Local health officials working to avoid measles outbreak
BVI health officials are taking proactive steps to avoid a measles outbreak in the territory. Measles is an extremely infectious disease with a single case potentially giving rise to 15 to 20 secondary cases. Measles is a disease that once […]
Gov’t on mission to explore transition for Customs, Immigration
A delegation from the BVI government is visiting the Cayman Islands between June 5 and 7 to explore potential enhancements to the BVI’s Customs and Immigration systems. Led by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, the visit aims to assess how the […]
Gov’t to host BVI Business Expo tomorrow
Business owners across the British Virgin Island (BVI) are invited to attend the BVI Business Banking Expo on June 6. The event hosted by the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour and Trade, will be held at the Treasure Isle Hotel Conference […]
Premier urges shift away from BVI’s colonial mentality
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called attention to a persisting colonial mindset within the BVI, criticising an ingrained tendency to favour colonial structures over elected officials. During a recent House of Assembly session, Dr Wheatley expressed concern over the influence […]
Andrew Fahie requests another sentence delay
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has once again requested a delay in his sentencing, currently scheduled for June 25. His attorney, Theresa Van Vliet, filed a motion citing a scheduling conflict as the reason for the postponement, proposing a new date […]
HIV, STDs on the rise in the BVI
Persons are being cautioned to take their sexual health seriously as statistics from the Ministry of Health show that HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases have been rising steadily over the last five years. According to Jascinth Hannibal, Chief Nursing […]
Relief coming for road repairs, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has promised that repairs to the BVI’s road network will soon be on the way for frustrated residents of the territory. Speaking at a press conference last Friday, Dr Wheatley announced that immediate steps were being […]
BVI-China trade sees massive increase
Trade Minister Lorna Smith and CEO of BVI Finance, Elise Donovan.Although some residents have a fear of the BVI developing stronger trading ties with China, trade between both nations has seen massive growth over the last three years. During a […]