Interim Executive Director of the BVI Yachting, Hotel & Tourism Association (BVIYHTA) Sharon Flax-Brutus has suggested that clueless persons are making decisions at the helm of the territory’s tourism industry. Flax-Brutus appeared on the Talking Points show earlier this week […]
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Bad policies did more damage than COVID — Walwyn
Poor policies implemented by the former Andrew Fahie-led Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government during the COVID-19 lockdown period three years ago are being blamed for some of the economic woes that continue to affect the territory today. That criticism came […]
Maynards received excess funds under COVID Grant programme
The recently released House of Assembly (HOA) COVID-19 Assistance Grants Audit Report shows that incarcerated mother-son duo, Oleanvine and Kadeem Maynard, were among those who received excess funds under the COVID-19 Assistance Grants Programme some three years ago. Oleanvine, who […]
Turnbull called out for views on COVID grants audit
One local business has taken issue with Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull’s views on the Auditor General’s (AG) COVID Grants Audit Report. When the report was debated in the House of Assembly recently, Turnbull was among the legislators that […]
Premier takes steps to get funds to upgrade infrastructure
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that he is already taking steps to get loans to fix the infrastructural issues the territory continues to face. Premier Wheatley said he recently participated in consultations with the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and […]
D8 Representative concerned over murders in his community
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has expressed concern over the recent spate of murders in his community. Penn has called on the government to pay closer attention to the issue of policing in his community, and noted that the lone […]
Tourism suffering from interference and indifference
Interim Executive Director of the BVI Yachting, Hotel & Tourism Association (BVIYHTA) Sharon Flax-Brutus says the BVI’s tourism industry is suffering from interference and is not given the respect it deserves. Flax-Brutus made the comments while appearing on the Talking Points show […]
What’s the real issue at the Beef Island Airport?
Operations at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island came to a halt yesterday, marking the third reported instance of abrupt closure in recent weeks. Despite this latest closure, there has been no official explanation from officials on […]
More police services needed in Second District
Amid an uptick in serious crime in his constituency, Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has bemoaned a shortage of police personnel working in the district. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Turnbull said the police station in Cane […]
AG had difficulty getting some info for COVID grants audit
Though the recently released House of Assembly (HOA) COVID-19 Assistance Grants Audit Report managed to reveal multiple damning findings, it seems the Auditor General (AG) had made attempts to dig even deeper to unearth exactly what transpired with the funds […]
