Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has expressed shock over what he estimated was the actual cost of the government’s proposed 38 miles of road construction project. The proposed 38-mile road construction project sparked concern over its potential cost after Penn […]
Archive for October, 2024
Premier optimistic over BVI’s border security measures
As the BVI continues to face challenges related to illegal fishing and smuggling operations, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed optimism about the territory’s efforts to enhance border security. Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull asked the Premier during a recent […]
Governor hosts VIcons during inaugural awards ceremony
Governor Daniel Pruce hosted the inaugural training ceremony for VIcons on Friday, October 18, at Government House. During the evening’s award ceremony, 34 individuals received certificates of completion after participating in a six-to-seven month programme that offered both theoretical and […]
CGB and EE/LL community centres get revamped
Two key community centres — in East End/Long Look (EE/LL) and in Cane Garden Bay (CGB) — have been fully restored and reopened, representing a critical step in the government’s ongoing efforts to rebuild public spaces damaged by the 2017 […]
Endless chatter! Mitch slams ’no plan’ Premier
Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has accused Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley of being all talk and insists that the Premier has no concrete plans to support his rhetoric. Turnbull’s comments were made during a press conference hosted by the […]
“Volatile relationship!” CCT explains split with Heritage and Tola Radio
The following is a media release from local telecoms provider, CCT. Caribbean Cellular Telephone Limited (CCT) wishes to clarify recent discussions in the public domain concerning the termination of our service exchange agreement with Mr. Floyd “Heritage” Burnett and Tola […]
VG Ad Hoc Committee petitions governor for help on healthcare
The Ad Hoc Committee for the Urgent Enhancement of Virgin Gorda Healthcare has reached out to Governor Daniel Pruce amid ongoing public frustration with healthcare services on the sister island. On Thursday, October 17, the committee, formed by concerned Virgin […]
BVI economy not at a standstill, Premier insists
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has disputed claims that the BVI economy is at a standstill, labelling such narratives misleading. Appearing earlier this week on the Honestly Speaking Show with Claude Skelton Cline, Dr Wheatley countered these assertions, defending the government’s […]
Mather questions government ministers’ silence
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ’Buddha’ Mather has expressed concerns that government ministers are blindly supporting Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, withholding their opinions on crucial issues facing the territory. During a recent Opposition-hosted forum, Mather expressed disappointment that only two ministers […]
Opposition’s no-confidence motion gets on HOA agenda
Concerns regarding whether the Opposition’s motion of no confidence would be addressed in the House of Assembly (HOA) have been alleviated. The agenda for the 20th sitting of the HOA, scheduled to begin today, October 18, includes the motion. However, […]
