As the government prepares to acquire a $100 million loan for infrastructure development and other projects, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that he will task ministries with identifying ways to increase revenue. During a press conference today, September 30, […]
Archive for September, 2024
AUDIT: Political Advisor contracts undermine fair procurement
Auditor General Sonia Webster has raised serious concerns over the appointment of ministerial political advisors, citing their involvement as undermining the government’s procurement process. In her 2024 Audit Report on Major Public Contracts, Webster revealed that political advisors were often […]
BVIEC says in-person bill payments continuing as a precaution
The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has reassured customers that there has been no known breach of their online services, but they are still encouraging in-person payments as a precaution. In their latest update, BVIEC confirmed that their online systems remain […]
Education Minister questions Opposition tactics
Education Minister Sharie de Castro has condemned what she described as the Opposition’s tactics during a House of Assembly debate last week, accusing them of attempting to mislead the public about government procedures and timelines. De Castro made these remarks […]
Mather flags unfinished D5 E-Zone project highlighted in AG’s report
Territorial At-Large Representative and Deputy Speaker Stacy Mather has raised concerns over the government’s unfinished District 5 Economic Zone (E-Zone) project in Huntum’s Ghut. The project remains incomplete despite years of delays and additional funding, according to an Auditor General’s […]
Governor’s Office extends Future Fund application deadline
The Governor’s Office has extended the deadline for applications to the Future Fund until October 11. Established by the UK government, the fund aims to promote youth empowerment and good governance, offering a total of $50,000 in grants. The Future […]
$100M loan bill came to thwart our no-confidence vote — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has accused the government of introducing a resolution to borrow $100 million for infrastructural projects as a ploy to thwart an impending no-confidence motion from the Opposition. During a House of Assembly debate on the […]
CXC math a struggle for BVI! Territory excels in other subjects
The Ministry of Education has indicated the need for improvement in Mathematics as the Virgin Islands recorded a pass rate of 46.45% in June 2024 Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) results. According to a press release […]
Opposition still bitter over USVI Governor’s support — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has accused the parliamentary Opposition of harbouring bitterness over United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert Bryan Jr’s open support of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) during the last elections. The Premier shared his sentiments, highlighting […]
DeCastro mocks Opposition over ‘8th Grader’ taunts
During a spirited House of Assembly session, Education Minister Sharie deCastro hit back at Opposition members who accused the government of being run by ‘eighth graders’. While the remarks from the Opposition criticised the government’s approach, deCastro used the opportunity […]
