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Archive for October, 2024

Willock being considered for political advisor role?

Willock being considered for political advisor role?

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has declined to confirm whether former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) Julian Willock is or was being considered for a ministerial political advisor role within his government. BVI News received credible information last week […]

by / on October 1, 2024 at 7:30 AM /
MOU in the works as Guyana granted visa-free travel to BVI

MOU in the works as Guyana granted visa-free travel to BVI

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that nationals of Guyana no longer require a visa to visit the British Virgin Islands (BVI). He also announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is being drafted between the two countries to strengthen […]

by / on October 1, 2024 at 7:27 AM /
Is the Road Town Market Square a ‘white elephant’?

Is the Road Town Market Square a ‘white elephant’?

Territorial At-Large Representative and Deputy Speaker Stacey Mather has raised concerns about the government’s investment in Road Town Market Square, questioning whether the $1.5 million project, intended to revitalise the area and provide opportunities for vendors, will ever generate returns. […]

by / on October 1, 2024 at 7:16 AM /
Premier: Public healthcare is the solution to NHI woes

Premier: Public healthcare is the solution to NHI woes

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that the BVI focus more on public institutions to address the growing challenge of financing healthcare, stressing that the costs are significant and can strain the territory’s budget. During a press conference yesterday, Dr […]

by / on October 1, 2024 at 7:12 AM /
VIP dropped the ball on UK loan — Walwyn

VIP dropped the ball on UK loan — Walwyn

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn accused the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government of making a critical error by refusing the United Kingdom’s offer of a $426 million loan guarantee in 2019. The loan, intended to assist with the recovery following […]

by / on October 1, 2024 at 6:05 AM /