The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has announced that the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic on Virgin Gorda has resumed operations after an extended closure due to Tropical Storm Ernesto. The storm had primarily damaged the facility’s air conditioning system and […]
Archive for August, 2024
VI native Dame Janice Pereira appointed to Privy Council
Former Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC), Dame Janice Pereira, has been appointed to His Majesty’s Privy Council. The prestigious appointment, approved by the King, acknowledges her exemplary service and marks another historic milestone in her distinguished […]
Education Minister champions ‘reimagined curriculum’
Education Minister Sharie de Castro has announced a vision to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation skills among BVI students. de Castro, while addressing educators at the 2024 Professional Development Day, also announced the official opening of the 2024-2025 […]
Lawmakers debate expanding Deputy Governor’s role
Legislators recently debated proposed amendments to the Public Service Management Bill, which would formalise public service aspects and possibly expand the Deputy Governor’s role. The Bill, introduced by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, is part of a broader government effort to […]
Recent UN Mission to BVI came at perfect time
The recent visit by the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization (C-24) to the BVI could not have come at a better time, according to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. The mission, which took place from August 26 to 27 was […]
Let us own and control the COI — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley wants legislators to fully adopt and implement governance reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report. Dr Wheatley stressed how vital these changes are for the future of the BVI, arguing that they could significantly […]
Governor gives assent to Crown Lands Management Act
The Crown Lands Management Act 2024 has officially become law, receiving royal assent from Governor Daniel Pruce on Tuesday, August 27. The Act is designed to enhance transparency and prioritize community interests in the disposal and leasing of Crown lands […]
Vehicle fire at gas station prompts advisory from Fire Chief
Motorists are being advised not to bring a burning car to a gas station; this after fire officers were swiftly mobilised to extinguish a vehicle fire at the Delta Petroleum Gas Station in Pasea Estate on Tuesday, August 27. According […]
BVIEC not negotiating with system hackers!
BVI Electricity Corporation General Manager Neil Smith stated that the BVIEC is not negotiating with the hackers who took its system offline early last week. An unknown source breached the corporation’s defenses, but Smith described the issue of dealing with […]
Premier on COI deadline: Leave it to God!
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government’s ability to meet the Commission of Inquiry (COI) implementation deadline, set for the end of this week, should be left to God. Speaking on ZBVI Radio recently, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley was asked […]
