Although several sections of the residential and business communities often complain about frequent power outages, Works Minister Kye Rymer has stated that the government is considering a request to provide cruise ships with shore power. Shore power means the cruise […]
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How will gov’t fund its promised road rehabilitation?
Works Minister Kye Rymer yesterday avoided questions about how the government plans to fund the rehabilitation of some 38 miles of roads that they’ve promised to upgrade on Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Jost Van Dyke. At a press conference yesterday, […]
Are public servants too comfortable in their jobs?
A legislator has proposed that the Premier should demand more from his administration, claiming they might be too settled in their current positions. At the time, D3 Representative Julian Fraser was making the case that Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley should […]
Are term limits for legislators undemocratic?
Chairman of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Lisa Penn-Lettsome has revealed that some residents who submitted their views to the CRC, were strongly opposed to term limits for elected leaders, as they believe it goes against the tenets of democracy. […]
Should governors be allowed full law-making powers in the VI?
The governor’s law-making powers in the Virgin Islands are primarily restricted to assent, veto, and ordinance-making powers under certain conditions. In certain emergencies, for instance, the governor may have the power to make laws, known as ordinances, without the immediate […]
Will BVI infrastructure survive 2024 hurricane season?
Forecasters at the Colorado State University Tropical Meteorology Project are warning that the Caribbean and the United States will likely see above-average levels of storm activity during the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season, which begins June 1. The forecasters say the […]
Would you report cases of child abuse?
As the territory observes Child Abuse and Prevention Month during April, Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley is calling on the community to report cases of child abuse to the police and the Social Development Department. “Let us commit […]
Is BVI ready to add another gov’t minister?
Members of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) have stated that the BVI has reached a point where a sixth minister of government is needed to handle the territory’s affairs. There are five ministerial posts within the BVI government and two […]
Do the police have the capacity to handle crime?
Does the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) have the capacity to curb the crime and violence that is on the rise in the community? That’s the question that one journalist asked members of the Opposition who this week called […]
Did gov’t misunderstand ROI advice for public servants?
Opposition lawmakers have argued that the government misunderstood advice given in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report concerning public servants and amendments to the Register of Interests (ROI) law. The Register of Interests is a record of the financial interests […]
