Second District Representative Melvin Turnbull expressed concern over the prolonged unavailability of the Ralph T O’Neal Administrative Complex. The Complex, which once served as a central hub for government operations, was first opened in 1985. However, the facility suffered extensive […]
Archive for July, 2024
I won’t blame the DPP for failures – Brewley
A local talk show host refrained from blaming the embattled Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for a series of unfavourable courtroom outcomes in recent years, leading to increasing calls for her resignation. The current office holder, Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit, was appointed […]
Premier chides Walwyn for unfair tactics
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley criticised Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn for straying off-topic recently during discussions meant to focus on critical financial legislation in the House of Assembly (HOA). The debate, which was supposed to concentrate on financial services and […]
Labour Department hosts successful resume writing workshop
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development announced they successfully completed a workshop in Resume Writing which was held on June 27. The workshop was intended to empower job seekers with crucial skills to enhance their employability. It covered fundamental […]
Report blasts long delays in Magistrate’s Court
The Magistrate’s Court in the territory has been facing extended delays, which have raised concerns about its effectiveness. A recent report by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) identified significant issues within the justice system […]
Walwyn laments BVI’s ‘flat-footed’ economy
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn criticised the government’s efforts to stimulate the economy amid recent changes to financial services legislation. “The economy is flat-footed. The tourism sector is flat-footed. The cruise industry is flat-footed,” he stated while reflecting on a […]
Gov’t extends rental contract with Skelton
The government has extended a rental contract with Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton’s real estate company, Skelton Properties Limited. The extension allows Skelton to continue serving as a House of Assembly (HOA) member despite his business dealings with the government, owing […]
CXC Jamaica closes amid Hurricane Beryl! Barbados HQ reopens
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced the closure of their Western Zone Office in Jamaica in anticipation of Hurricane Beryl. In a press release from Bridgetown, Barbados on Tuesday, CXC said its office in Jamaica closed on July 2 […]
Fahie promised Senegalese man $133K — US Prosecutors
Court documents filed in the case against former Premier Andrew Fahie, who is now awaiting sentencing in the US for a drug conviction, have unveiled new details that Fahie agreed to pay his Senegalese friend, Baye Cisse, $133,000 as part […]
COURT DOCUMENT: Fahie agreed to bribe Sylvester, Customs boss
New details have emerged from the latest court filing in the US case involving former Premier Andrew Fahie, following his conviction on drug and money laundering charges earlier this year. Prosecutors alleged in a new court filing dated June 28, […]