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Archive for June, 2024

Najan Christopher allegedly ignored AG’s advice, court told

Najan Christopher allegedly ignored AG’s advice, court told

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 […]

by / on June 6, 2024 at 8:17 AM /
Rymer defends government’s international trips

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 […]

by / on June 6, 2024 at 6:11 AM /
Local health officials working to avoid measles outbreak

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 […]

by / on June 6, 2024 at 6:07 AM /
Gov’t on mission to explore transition for Customs, Immigration

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 […]

by / on June 6, 2024 at 6:04 AM /
Gov’t to host BVI Business Expo tomorrow

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 […]

by / on June 5, 2024 at 1:14 PM /
Premier urges shift away from BVI’s colonial mentality

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 […]

by / on June 5, 2024 at 7:32 AM /
Andrew Fahie requests another sentence delay

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 […]

by / on June 5, 2024 at 7:25 AM /
HIV, STDs on the rise in the BVI

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 […]

by / on June 5, 2024 at 6:32 AM /
Relief coming for road repairs, Premier says

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 […]

by / on June 5, 2024 at 6:16 AM /
BVI-China trade sees massive increase

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 […]

by / on June 5, 2024 at 6:08 AM /