Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn has formally written to Governor Daniel Pruce to, among other things, ascertain whether the government did its due diligence in assessing potential risks to public funds before depositing five million dollars into the failing Bank of […]
Archive for June, 2025
Rosan fires back at Premier over so-called ‘media threats’
Media owner Cindy Rosan has assured Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley that her platform, Guavaberry Media, will continue to publish stories related to the embattled Bank of Asia, which is currently undergoing a liquidation process. The Bank of Asia is under […]
Premier denies reports over $5M Bank of Asia deposit
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has rejected accusations that Junior Minister Lorna Smith ordered the deposit of $5 million of public funds into the now-liquidated Bank of Asia. Speaking at a government press conference, Premier Wheatley acknowledged questions surrounding the controversial […]
BVI being grey-listed was no surprise – Lorna Smith
The BVI’s placement on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list did not come as a surprise, according to Junior Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith, who described the development as expected following months of close collaboration with the […]
Premier: Some media reports ‘slanderous’ and ‘libellous’
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has issued a strong warning to sections of the media and public commentators, accusing them of spreading “slanderous” and “libellous” claims that he says are damaging the Virgin Islands’ reputation at a time of heightened scrutiny. […]
Opposition groups doing a disservice to the people — CSC
Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has called on members of the National Democratic Party (NDP) and the political group known as The Alliance to set aside their differences and unite under a single political banner, arguing that their current […]
Penn: No need for governor to get involved in Bank of Asia matter
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has stated that there was no need for the Opposition Leader to invite Governor Daniel Pruce to investigate the Bank of Asia matter. Recently, Opposition Leader Myron Walwyn issued a call for Governor Pruce to […]
Critical Issue! Gov’t to bypass Procurement Act to fix water woes
Works Minister Kye Rymer has announced that the government is now able to bypass provisions of the Procurement Act when purchasing materials needed to address the territory’s deteriorating water infrastructure. Elected leaders have long criticised the Procurement Act — tightened […]
Parsons hailed as trailblazer and cultural icon
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has hailed the late Eileene Lucia Parsons, OBE, as a trailblazer and patriot who changed the course of history in the Virgin Islands. Parsons, who died just shy of her 95th birthday, was the first woman […]
SDD reaffirms support for abuse survivors after viral post
The Social Development Department has reiterated its commitment to supporting survivors of abuse, following a viral social media post that detailed disturbing allegations of childhood sexual abuse. The department’s statement came in the wake of an emotional online disclosure by […]
