The Office of the Deputy Governor announced on September 6 that 80 public officers have completed a Customer Service Training course facilitated by the Virgin Islands Public Service Learning Institute (VIPSLI). The training offered detailed instruction for front-facing public officers, […]
Archive for September, 2024
Body of female found in BVI waters
Reports have reached BVI News about a female body found in BVI waters between Jost Van Dyke and Tortola last evening Thursday, September 5. A boat traveling from the sister island to Tortola was reported to be sinking, so members […]
HOA introduces Code of Conduct legislation
Lawmakers in the House of Assembly (HOA) have taken a step towards enhanced transparency and accountability by introducing a new Code of Conduct. The new framework was praised for its transformative nature, offering clear guidelines for elected members’ behaviour, boosting […]
Uphill task in removing government
Opposition members have agreed that attempting to remove the government through a no-confidence motion would be difficult. During a recent press conference, Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton and other Opposition members expressed concern about the state of the territory under the […]
Premier says Opposition owes House Speaker an apology
After successfully having the motion of no confidence against him removed from the order paper of the current sitting House of Assembly, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley now says that members of the Opposition owe Speaker of the House Corine George-Massicote […]
Gov’t downplays concerns about hurricane season road resurfacing
The government has downplayed residents’ concerns about road repairs during the hurricane season. The repairs, which were set to begin last weekend, will cost $1.8 million and focus on 4.5 miles of road. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley acknowledged public dissatisfaction […]
BVI suffers 1-nil defeat against the Cayman Islands
The BVI Men’s National Team suffered a 0-1 loss to the Cayman Islands in their Concacaf Nations League opener, held on their home turf at the Truman Boden Sports Complex. The Men’s Senior Team was defeated 0-1 by the Cayman […]
Who in the Opposition would be Premier?
Members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition stated that they have not yet decided who among them would become Premier if their push for an early election is successful and they win at the polls. Despite experiencing a setback, the Opposition […]
Gov’t closer to $100M loan — Premier
The government is progressing in securing a much-touted $100 million loan to address the territory’s critical infrastructure needs. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley confirmed that the resolution for the loan will be presented to the House of Assembly this week for […]
Public can’t have COI reforms’ both ways’
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed that the public cannot expect rapid governance reforms while also demanding that these changes be meaningful and impactful. During a recent press conference, he addressed the ongoing implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) […]