The House of Assembly (HOA) has defended its decision to increase salaries for legislators, following criticism in the Auditor General’s report on the 2024 adjustments. In a five-page statement issued late at night on September 21, the HOA insisted that […]
Archive for September, 2025
Premier urges support for local businesses at Buy BVI Expo
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has called on residents to commit to supporting local businesses as part of efforts to strengthen the Virgin Islands economy. He delivered the message during the opening of the Buy BVI Trade Expo at the Multipurpose […]
BVI cements status as world’s sailing capital
The BVI has officially anchored its place as the globe’s premier sailing destination, proudly securing three new trademarks that will fuel its reputation as the “Sailing Capital of the World.” The BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission announced that under the […]
Skelton Cline: Political will behind salary hikes absent for retirees
Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has defended the salary increases awarded to members of the House of Assembly, but warned that the same political will should have been used to address the long-neglected benefits of retirees across the territory. […]
Fraser blasts expats for opposing BVI independence
Veteran legislator Julian Fraser has accused residents from other nations of preventing Virgin Islanders from deciding their own political future, saying the right to self-determination is being denied in their own homeland. Speaking in the House of Assembly during debate […]
HOA pleads for patience amid scrutiny of massive salary raises
The House of Assembly has urged the public to remain patient as members prepare a formal response to the Auditor General’s findings on the financing of the 2024 public service salary increases. The Special Report was presented to the House […]
Politicians’ pensions boosted on top of Greedy Bill payouts
The Auditor General (AG) has warned that the massive salary increases legislators quietly approved for themselves last year is sure to give their pensions another boost on top of increases that were already granted under the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) […]
Bishop Cline blasts lawmakers over huge pay hikes
Bishop John Cline has criticised members of the House of Assembly for quietly awarding themselves salary increases that more than doubled their pay, saying the decision has caused “legitimate outrage and anger and disappointment all wrapped into one”. Speaking after […]
Attorney General should be removed from HOA – Fraser
Veteran legislator Julian Fraser has renewed his call for the Attorney General to be removed as a member of the House of Assembly, arguing that the role should instead be replaced by a Minister of Justice. Speaking during the ongoing […]
Public registers could do more harm than good
Veteran BVI fraud lawyer Martin Kenny has cautioned that opening up the territory’s company registers to the public could undermine decades of progress in fighting financial crime. His warning comes ahead of next week’s visit by UK transparency campaigner Baroness […]
