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Inadequacies in police bill reminded Walwyn of personal court case

Inadequacies in police bill reminded Walwyn of personal court case

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has drawn a connection between his personal court case and his passionate critique of the recently passed Police Act and the Misuse of Computer and Cybercrime Act during debates in the House of Assembly (HOA). […]

by / on January 22, 2025 at 6:43 AM /
Opposition wants more transparency in House proceedings

Opposition wants more transparency in House proceedings

Opposition members have made a renewed push for accountability in governance, calling for greater transparency during the committee stages of parliamentary proceedings in the House of Assembly. Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton supported the concept of publicising committee stage deliberations, a […]

by / on January 22, 2025 at 6:30 AM /
Local joint venture bids for West End Ferry terminal project

Local joint venture bids for West End Ferry terminal project

The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) has received two bids for the West End Ferry Terminal Project after extending the deadline to January 17. According to the RDA, one submission is from a joint venture of two local firms, and […]

by / on January 22, 2025 at 6:08 AM /
Walwyn cleared of ‘Breach of Trust’ charge

Walwyn cleared of ‘Breach of Trust’ charge

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has been cleared of a charge for breach of trust by a public officer. Walwyn faced the charge in 2022 concerning the controversial Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) perimeter wall project, which reportedly experienced significant […]

by / on January 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM /
Vehicular crashes and oil spill cause road closure

Vehicular crashes and oil spill cause road closure

Three separate vehicular accidents and an oil spill led to the closure of the road between Windy Hill and Stoutt’s Lookout on Tuesday, January 21, according to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The RVIPF reported that the incidents […]

by / on January 21, 2025 at 11:48 AM /
Bad bargain? Virgin Islanders still need visa to Guyana

Bad bargain? Virgin Islanders still need visa to Guyana

Virgin Islanders still need a visa to travel to Guyana, despite the British Virgin Islands (BVI) lifting visa restrictions for Guyanese nationals in November 2024. This was highlighted in the 2025 Standing Finance Report, which noted that Premier Dr. Natalio […]

by / on January 21, 2025 at 7:56 AM /
Gov’t seeks bids for Prospect Reef development

Gov’t seeks bids for Prospect Reef development

The government has issued a call for expressions of interest (EOI) for the long-term development of the Prospect Reef Resort site. Developers are invited to propose innovative plans for the site, integrating existing architectural and natural features into a high-quality […]

by / on January 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM /
Gov’t moves to create national tourism policy

Gov’t moves to create national tourism policy

The government is embarking on a comprehensive initiative to develop a National Tourism Policy and Plan to steer the BVI’s tourism sector towards sustainable growth and economic resilience. The government’s decision follows the inaugural Tourism Summit on Peter Island last […]

by / on January 21, 2025 at 7:22 AM /
Viability of incinerator being assessed

Viability of incinerator being assessed

The government has announced that the Ministry of Health has commenced an evaluation to determine the viability of the Pockwood Pond incinerator. Health Minister Vincent Wheatley, accompanied by ministry officials, recently met with Andy Hooker of Pennram Diversified Manufacturing Corporation […]

by / on January 21, 2025 at 6:01 AM /
National Science and Innovation Fair Set for March 2025

National Science and Innovation Fair Set for March 2025

Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports Affairs Sharie de Castro has announced that the annual National Science and Innovation Fair will take place from March 12-14, 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Complex. “Our brilliant students from across the territory are gearing […]

by / on January 21, 2025 at 5:13 AM /