Following her dismissal from the government, former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has voiced serious concerns about the direction and political stability of the Virgin Islands. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley removed Smith from her position as the Minister for Financial Services, […]
Archive for October, 2024
Smith not surprised by selection of Julian Fraser as her replacement
Former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith expressed that she was not surprised Third District Representative Julian Fraser was selected in her stead as Deputy Premier. During a press conference on Wednesday, October 23, Smith was asked whether she was surprised that […]
Central Statistics Office in need of enumerators to complete census
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) commenced a search for interested persons to serve as temporary enumerators for the territory’s ongoing census exercise. According to a bulletin issued by the office on Wednesday, October 23, enumerators are needed for the West […]
Healthcare one of our biggest priorities — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said healthcare is one of his government’s most significant priorities despite the challenges plaguing his administration. His remarks come amid mounting concerns over healthcare services in the territory and accusations of wasteful government spending on a […]
Over 3,000 registered with govt’s Labour Management System
Former Labour Minister Lorna Smith recently shared an update on the government’s Labour Management System during a House of Assembly sitting, disclosing that thousands of employers and employees have already registered on the new platform. Five hundred employers, 3,507 employees, […]
I have no confidence in Premier’s leadership of BVI — Smith
Former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has expressed a distinct lack of confidence in Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s ability to lead the BVI. Smith, who was recently dismissed from her ministerial role, suggested during a press conference yesterday that being vocal […]
Walwyn clashes with Education Minister over Belle Vue gym
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn and Education Minister Sharie deCastro engaged in a heated debate in the House of Assembly recently over the future of the Belle Vue gym, a community facility destroyed during the 2017 hurricanes. The exchange took […]
I didn’t know about Lorna Smith’s firing before hand — Willock
In response to an article from Guavaberry Media suggesting he was involved in Lorna Smith being stripped of her ministerial role on Wednesday, October 23, former House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock has asserted that he was unaware of Smith’s […]
D6 people never said they wanted independence — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticised Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s push for independence, stressing that his constituents do not desire such a move. Walwyn suggested the government should focus on the people’s needs rather than pushing for independence without […]
Dame Janice highlights courts’ role in conflict prevention
Former Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) Dame Janice Pereira has called for restraint and measured approaches to addressing conflict, emphasising the dangers of unchecked societal disputes. Speaking during a special lecture on “Law and Society: The […]
