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COMMENTARY: The unborn co...By Shaina Smith-Archer, Contributor I am glad to be alive for such a time as this. When I read about...
February 7, 2023 at 6:03 AM -
Man fatally shot at East ...Information reaching BVI News is that a man was shot and killed at a bar in the East End area earlier...
February 6, 2023 at 7:22 PM -
VIP Congress wanted unite...An eleventh-hour sleight of hand intended as a clever bit of political manoeuvring proved instead to...
February 6, 2023 at 7:23 AM
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VIP has 10 candidates for upcoming general elections so far
The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) has ratified the majority of the candidates it plans to field to contest the BVI’s upcoming general elections. Seven of the VIP’s nine candidates who will contest for a district seat have...
February 6, 2023 at 7:15 AM -
Don’t make my failures an excuse — Vanterpool
Fourth District Representative and former Works Minister Mark Vanterpool has urged the government to avoid using his failure to fix the territory’s roadways when he was in office as an excuse not to do so now. Vanterpool served as...
February 6, 2023 at 7:07 AM -
We’ll take it from here! Premier says VIP seeking clear mandate
While acknowledging the work of other coalition members within the Government of National Unity (GNU), Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley suggested that it was his incumbent Virgin Islands Party (VIP) that largely contributed to staving off...
February 6, 2023 at 7:04 AM
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UK funds new Rigid Inflatable Boats for RVIPF
As local law enforcement officers continue to police against smuggling activity in the BVI, the United Kingdom is financing the purchase of four Rigid Inflatable Boats to the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Overseas Territories...
February 6, 2023 at 6:41 AM -
Registered farmer gets Customs exemption for poultry production
Cabinet has moved to exempt local farmer Albert Pickering from paying Customs duties on poultry production equipment for $15,425.99. Cabinet made that decision during its December 22 meeting, the report from which was only made public...
February 6, 2023 at 6:03 AM -
Dr Natalio Wheatley retains post as VIP chairman!
BVI News understands that Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has retained his post as chairman of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP). This follows the party’s internal elections held Sunday, February 5 when Territorial At-Large Representative...
February 5, 2023 at 6:15 PM
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Woman charged with human trafficking! Four victims rescued
A woman has been charged with various human trafficking offences following a police search warrant executed on last Thursday. The woman has been identified as 37-year-old Pockwood Pond resident, Genette Colastin. She was one of three...
February 5, 2023 at 11:49 AM -
UK wants reforms ‘seen through’ for Order in Council to be lifted
Overseas Territories Minister Lord Zac Goldsmith has suggested that the United Kingdom is not minded to lift the Order in Council over the BVI until governance reforms in the territory are further advanced. He gave that indication...
February 3, 2023 at 5:57 PM -
BVI’s legislature too small to serve territory — Fraser
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has contended that the composition of the House of Assembly (HOA) is much too inadequate to properly facilitate the needs of the territory. Fraser made the claim as lawmakers debated the merits of the...
February 3, 2023 at 7:45 AM
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Power struggle! They even try to use my father against me
Ahead of his Virgin Islands Party’s (VIP) congress and race for party leadership this Sunday, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has condemned the usual shenanigans that play out during the proverbial ‘talking season’ in the...
February 3, 2023 at 7:39 AM -
I rejoined gov’t because my mission in Opposition was a success
Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone said he rejoined the Government of National Unity because he is now satisfied that he successfully informed the public about pressing matters affecting the territory. Malone said in...
February 3, 2023 at 7:16 AM -
Persons trying to privatise Virgin Gorda’s beaches — Wheatley
Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has argued that there are some persons trying to privatise beaches in the BVI and said this was not the way to go. The territory’s beaches are, by statute, to be reasonably accessible...
February 3, 2023 at 7:11 AM
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Positive talks had with OT Minister! Goldsmith to address public today
The government has concluded discussions with Overseas Territories Minister Lord Zac Goldsmith about removing the potentially crippling Order in Council currently hanging over the BVI. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley gave that indication...
February 3, 2023 at 6:07 AM -
Malone rejoins Unity Government!
Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone has resigned from the His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and has crossed back over to the National Unity Government. Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA), Corine George-Massicote...
February 2, 2023 at 11:57 AM -
Panam Sports pledges to supply world-class pool to BVI
Panam Sports and World Aquatics has pledged to supply the BVI with a 25-metre, world-class swimming pool to be installed and managed by the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). The pool is valued at around $400,000 and the Virgin...
February 2, 2023 at 8:05 AM
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Too pricey! Decision needed on Joe’s Hill social housing issue
Minister for Social Development Marlon Penn said he felt there was a need for a closer look at the housing initiative in Joe’s Hill which was expected to deliver affordable housing for some residents of the territory. The government...
February 2, 2023 at 7:32 AM -
OT Minister’s visit to focus on security, environment, COI reforms
The Deputy Governor’s Office has officially announced Overseas Territories Minister Lord Zac Goldsmith’s plans during his ongoing visit to the BVI. However, there is, so far, no indication that the UK minister has prioritised...
February 2, 2023 at 7:18 AM -
Chief Planner accepts blame for street sewerage
Chief Planner Gregory Adams said much of the responsibility for sewerage running openly in the streets in some communities should rest with the Planning Department which he overlooks. Adams made that concession during Standing Finance...
February 2, 2023 at 7:15 AM
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RVIPF flags upsurge in stolen license plates
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a call for residents to be on the alert following an increase in stolen license plates. In a release issued yesterday, February 1, police said they are urging persons with disabled...
February 2, 2023 at 6:34 AM -
VIP meeting in coming days to elect new party chairman
The Virgin Islands Party (VIP) congress is to meet in a private meeting this Sunday to, among other things, elect a new chairman to take the party into General Elections. Constitutionally, general elections must be held in the territory...
February 1, 2023 at 12:26 PM -
OT Minister Lord Goldsmith now in BVI
UK Minister with responsibility for Overseas Territories Minister, Lord Zac Goldsmith is now in the territory. Lord Goldsmith reportedly arrived on Tuesday, January 31. During his visit, Lord Goldsmith is expected to meet with Premier...
February 1, 2023 at 11:13 AM
