Health Minister Vincent Wheatley has disclosed that the government is seeking a new incinerator to help meet the increasing demands of waste management in the territory. Wheatley, while speaking in the House of Assembly recently, said parts have arrived on […]
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Anegada renewable energy plant is 40% complete
Despite significant delays and doubts about its completion, the Anegada Renewable Energy & Battery Storage plant is 40 percent complete and is set to come online some time in 2024. That’s the assurance given by BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Deputy […]
District 6 stood by me when everyone wrote me off!
Myron Walwyn has hailed his constituents of District 6, saying they stood by his side when everyone else wrote him off. As such, Walwyn vowed to advocate for his district’s interest with the same passion they’ve shown in supporting him. […]
New talent management system to transform public service
The Department of Human Resources is expected to soon launch an innovative talent management system which is set to modernise the government’s onboarding and employee management processes. Dubbed TALEO, the new system targets individuals eyeing careers as public officers. Persons […]
Premier on tourism plan: It’s not rocket science!
The territory’s leader has attempted to downplay claims that his government has been moving full-speed ahead without a plan to effect changes in the tourism sector. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley recently brushed off that criticism from opposition members and has […]
RATED programme ain’t something to be proud of — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticised the government for taking pride in the RATED programme, which is helping to find temporary jobs for persons who are out of work and offering training opportunities to others. RATED stands for Registration […]
Penn claims gov’t member left budget session for social media live
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has called out a member of the current government, whom he said left a Standing Finance meeting to engage in a social media live session. Penn did not give the name of the government legislator, […]
Mentally ill man arrested after altercation with police
BVI News understands that a young man who struggles with mental illness was recently arrested after an altercation with police officers who tried to detain him. It’s understood that the young man – who is from the East End community […]
Fahie does not intend to use ‘entrapment defence’ at trial
Former premier Andrew Fahie and his legal team have argued that there will be no attempts at making an entrapment defence when his trial comes up next month. Prosecutors had filed a motion to block Fahie’s use of the entrapment […]
No plan! Walwyn criticises government’s tourism efforts
The government has faced criticism for attempting to advance the BVI’s tourism sector without a clear plan and for its lack of competitiveness in the region. Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn told lawmakers that he questioned technocrats during the Standing […]
