Governor Daniel Pruce confirmed on Friday, February 14, that Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Pam Trevillion has tendered her resignation from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). In a statement from his office, Pruce noted that Trevillion submitted her […]
Archive for February, 2025
Row erupts over Education Ministry’s travel budget
A heated exchange broke out in the House of Assembly yesterday after Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Buddha” Mather questioned the Education Ministry’s overseas travel expenses over the past two years. Mather asked for a breakdown of the total number of […]
East End Clinic still closed as chronic staff shortages persist
Minister of Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley has confirmed that the East End clinic remains closed due to a shortage of adequate staffing. During Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn questioned Wheatley on […]
Lorna Smith to accompany Premier on Asia trade mission
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith will join his delegation on an upcoming Asia trade mission. The delegation leaves for Asia today, February 14, and includes Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn. Dr Wheatley stressed […]
DPP seeks $2.3M for new office infrastructure
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has made an urgent request to the government for $2.3 million to address office infrastructure challenges and persistent staffing shortages. The DPP’s request came during a recent Standing Finance Committee (SFC) meeting, where she […]
NSC backs Education Ministry’s anti-crime efforts in schools
The National Security Council (NSC) has pledged its support to the Education Ministry in tackling crime and violence among young people in the territory. The commitment was made during a meeting on February 5, where the NSC engaged with Education […]
HLSCC honours Lavity’s legacy as part of anniversary celebrations
As the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) celebrates 35 years of excellence under the theme “The Dream of a Visionary”, the Virgin Islands Studies Institute proudly presents From Vision to Fruition: A Student Oratorical Showcase scheduled for Tuesday, 25 […]
PENN: I was unaware of Alliance until after it was announced
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has revealed that he was unaware of the newly formed political alliance between NDP’s Myron Walwyn and PVIM’s Melvin Turnbull and Stacy Mather until it was publicly announced weeks ago. Speaking on JTV News on […]
Electricity bills will always be a challenge for BVIHSA
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) continues to grapple with substantial electricity expenses, a situation that has persisted over the years. Bishop John Cline, a board representative for the BVIHSA, highlighted the issue recently. “BVI Electricity will always be a […]
Premier insists HOA sitting was not ‘illegal’
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has refuted assertions from the parliamentary opposition that a recent House of Assembly (HOA) sitting was illegitimate because of a procedural breach, arguing that established conventions were followed. During an interview on ZBVI News, Premier Wheatley […]
