Utilities Minister Kye Rymer has announced a groundbreaking initiative that promises to cut electricity bills by half for residents. The effort is part of a broader strategy by the government to tackle the high cost of living and promote sustainable […]
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We have to get a handle on gun crime
D6 Representative has called on the government to fix the crime problem that is affecting the community. “We have to get a handle, as was said before, on crime in this country, particularly gun crimes,” Walwyn said recently. “The reality […]
EE police station closed temporarily
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force announced that the East End Police Station will be closed today, Friday, April 19, until further notice. The RVIPF did not give any reasons for the sudden closure but said officers will continue to […]
Can gov’t give reliable shore power to cruise ships?
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 […]
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, […]
Public servants working in fear, says Opposition Leader
Public servants are working in fear, which has continued to affect productivity in the public service in the aftermath of the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton suggested that public servants are fearful of being questioned over decisions […]
Local banks accused of exploitation
One lawmaker has accused local commercial banks of exploiting their customers, arguing that some of these questionable tactics are not found at their other branches. Both the government and opposition members have blamed banks in the past for carrying out […]
Gov’t should let Chinese extend the airport — Fraser
D3 Representative Julian Fraser suggested that the government hire Chinese nationals to expand the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport Runway since others might not do the job adequately. “What happened to the Chinese?” Fraser asked. “You travel the world. Every […]
I have a grace for government
Talk show host Claude Skelton Cline has stated that he has “a grace for government” adding that he knows how things ought to be when it comes to good governance in the BVI. Skelton Cline said his “grace for government” […]
Premier is probably ahead of his time
While encouraging the territory’s leader to be bold in making unpopular decisions to build the country, D3 Representative Julian Fraser said he believes Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is probably ahead of his time. While speaking in the House of Assembly […]