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Eileen Parsons

BVI’s Culture Unit on ‘life support’ — Parsons

BVI cultural icon, Eileene Parsons, has slammed the current state of the territory’s Culture Department and is calling for special attention to be given to a revival of the territory’s culture. “Our Culture Unit, I have to say it’s on […]

by / on June 1, 2023 at 8:15 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. (GIS Photo)

I’m not an accidental Premier!

Although he has urged elected leaders and residents to put the elections behind them, Premier Natalio Wheatley recently hit back at his detractors who referred to him as “the accidental Premier” on the campaign trail leading up to the April […]

by / on June 1, 2023 at 7:50 AM /
Workers on Asphalting paver machine during Road street repairing works

New asphalt plant will bring new jobs

Director of Public Works, Jeremy Hodge has announced that the BVI is only weeks away from having its own asphalt plant, which will give the department the capability to fix roads in a more timely manner. Hodge said some equipment […]

by / on June 1, 2023 at 7:43 AM /
Speaker Julian Willock

Willock angling at Third District run in next elections

Former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Julian Willock, has signalled an intention to become a candidate in the 2027 polls for the Third Electoral District. Willock made that disclosure during an appearance on the Talking Points radio show this […]

by / on June 1, 2023 at 7:18 AM /
Third District Representative, Julian Fraser.

We campaigned on change — Fraser

Third District Representative Julian Fraser has urged the government to chart a new course as it relates to several of the issues that have been plaguing the territory over the past few years. Collectively, the parliamentary Opposition now boasts nearly […]

by / on June 1, 2023 at 6:10 AM /
Another shooting reported; one wounded

Another shooting reported; one wounded

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has confirmed yet another shooting that has happened in the Virgin Islands. This latest incident happened in the Harrigan Estate area of Tortola this afternoon. The police said one man was wounded. The […]

by / on May 31, 2023 at 10:04 PM /
Willock

Andrew Fahie should have gotten some support after incarceration

Former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Julian Willock, has stated that Andrew Fahie did not get adequate support from the government when he was arrested on drug-related charges in the United States last year. Willock said this would not […]

by / on May 31, 2023 at 8:06 AM /
Eileen Parsons was among the former legislators honoured at this year's Territory Day.

Historic haste! Parsons rips hurried gov’t formation

Former legislator Eileene Parsons has criticised the government for its hurried formation after the completion of the elections, pointing out that it has never taken less than 48 hours for any previous government to be put together. “But it has […]

by / on May 31, 2023 at 7:51 AM /
Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, Oleanvine Maynard

Former Ports MD set to plead guilty to drug charges

Former Managing Director of the BVI Ports Authority, Oleanvine Maynard, is now expected to plead guilty in a criminal narcotics trafficking and money laundering case in Florida, leaving former Premier Andrew Fahie as the only one of three defendants still […]

by / on May 31, 2023 at 7:19 AM /
Career Expo coming to help the unemployed

Career Expo coming to help the unemployed

Amid cries of unemployment in the community, HireBVI will be hosting its annual career exposition on Friday, June 2 to expose residents to careers, job opportunities, and educational options in the Virgin Islands. The event will be held at the […]

by / on May 31, 2023 at 6:09 AM /