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Premier puzzled over Opposition’s ‘obsession’ with Trinidad consultant

Premier puzzled over Opposition’s ‘obsession’ with Trinidad consultant

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed bewilderment over Opposition members’ fixation on the nationality of one of the government’s political advisors, calling it unnecessary and irrelevant to the issue at hand. Speaking during a debate in the House of Assembly, […]

by / on September 27, 2024 at 6:27 AM /
Wheatley addresses statements from VG ad hoc committee

Wheatley addresses statements from VG ad hoc committee

Minister of Health Vincent Wheatley has addressed the House of Assembly (HOA) regarding the Ad Hoc Committee for Urgent Enhancement of Healthcare on Virgin Gorda, which has called for a preview of the government’s preliminary estimates for the 2025 budget. […]

by / on September 26, 2024 at 5:37 PM /
Prioritise us! Ad Hoc committee in VG calls for preview of 2025 budget

Prioritise us! Ad Hoc committee in VG calls for preview of 2025 budget

An ad hoc committee formed by Virgin Gorda residents to lobby for better healthcare on the sister island, is calling for a preview of government’s preliminary estimates for the 2025 budget to ensure that funds for community healthcare are prioritised. […]

by / on September 26, 2024 at 8:21 AM /
Skelton criticises government’s resolution for $100M loan

Skelton criticises government’s resolution for $100M loan

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has criticised the government’s loan resolution introduced in the House of Assembly yesterday, claiming that the measure lacks substance and transparency. Skelton questioned the resolution’s appropriateness, which seeks to borrow $100 million for government infrastructure projects, […]

by / on September 26, 2024 at 7:31 AM /
Second-term VIP gov’t still blaming others — Walwyn

Second-term VIP gov’t still blaming others — Walwyn

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticised the current Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government for blaming previous administrations for the territory’s issues despite being in power for a second consecutive term. Speaking during a recent House of Assembly debate, Walwyn […]

by / on September 26, 2024 at 7:26 AM /
I will learn to brag more — Premier

I will learn to brag more — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has vowed to highlight his government’s accomplishments after facing criticism from the parlimentary Opposition regarding perceived failures. During a recent sitting in the House of Assembly, he expressed the need for a more balanced narrative about […]

by / on September 26, 2024 at 7:18 AM /
Public meetings scheduled to address rising mosquito population

Public meetings scheduled to address rising mosquito population

The Public and Environmental Health departments announced they are hosting meetings over the weekend as they pool heads together to reduce mosquito breeding. The departments will be at the Francis Lettsome Primary School from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm on […]

by / on September 26, 2024 at 6:47 AM /
MoneyGram resumes operations after cyberattack

MoneyGram resumes operations after cyberattack

MoneyGram BVI has resumed operational services following a days-long cyberattack that impacted the company globally. In a Facebook notice on September 24, the financial franchise reported that their system had suffered a cyberattack, prompting them to take their systems offline […]

by / on September 25, 2024 at 4:10 PM /
Health Minister should be fired — Walwyn

Health Minister should be fired — Walwyn

Weeks after Health Minister Vincent Wheatley asked BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Chairman Ron Potter to resign, Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn suggested that Wheatley should be removed from office instead. Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday, Walwyn criticised […]

by / on September 25, 2024 at 8:01 AM /
Roughly 700K plastic bottles diverted from BVI’s waste stream

Roughly 700K plastic bottles diverted from BVI’s waste stream

The Director of Waste Management, Marcus Solomon has indicated that almost 700,000 plastic bottles have been diverted from the territory’s waste stream. According to Solomon, 46 bales of plastic were exported to Honduras this month to be recycled. Solomon indicated […]

by / on September 25, 2024 at 7:53 AM /