The Royal Anguilla Police Force has confirmed that a BVIslander was murdered in Anguilla just three days after arriving on the island. According to a press release issued by Anguillan police on Monday, February 17, 29-year-old Omari Roberts died from […]
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Crime summit set for March, Premier announces
The government will hold a long-awaited crime summit in March to tackle the rising crime rate and youth involvement in criminal activities, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced. Dr Wheatley said the summit, coordinated under the National Security Council, […]
Premier denies selecting independence as sole option for BVI
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed claims that he is unilaterally steering the BVI towards independence after being questioned by Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn in the House of Assembly recently. Walwyn challenged the Premier over the direction of self-determination […]
Premier insists, tourism summit was not a waste of time
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has rejected claims that the recent National Tourism Summit was a waste of time after being challenged in the House of Assembly (HOA) over its effectiveness. The summit, which gathered more than 200 stakeholders at Peter […]
Is enough money being injected into marketing BVI?
Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that 20 percent of the Environmental Protection Fund will be allocated to marketing the British Virgin Islands (BVI) as a premier tourist destination, as fresh concerns have been raised about whether the BVI Tourist […]
Governor confirms | Assistant Commissioner Trevillion resigns
Governor Daniel Pruce confirmed on Friday, February 14, that Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Pam Trevillion has tendered her resignation from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). In a statement from his office, Pruce noted that Trevillion submitted her […]
Row erupts over Education Ministry’s travel budget
A heated exchange broke out in the House of Assembly yesterday after Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy “Buddha” Mather questioned the Education Ministry’s overseas travel expenses over the past two years. Mather asked for a breakdown of the total number of […]
East End Clinic still closed as chronic staff shortages persist
Minister of Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley has confirmed that the East End clinic remains closed due to a shortage of adequate staffing. During Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn questioned Wheatley on […]
Lorna Smith to accompany Premier on Asia trade mission
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith will join his delegation on an upcoming Asia trade mission. The delegation leaves for Asia today, February 14, and includes Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn. Dr Wheatley stressed […]
DPP seeks $2.3M for new office infrastructure
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has made an urgent request to the government for $2.3 million to address office infrastructure challenges and persistent staffing shortages. The DPP’s request came during a recent Standing Finance Committee (SFC) meeting, where she […]
