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Minister of Health & Social Development Carvin Malone.

I rejoined gov’t because my mission in Opposition was a success

Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone said he rejoined the Government of National Unity because he is now satisfied that he successfully informed the public about pressing matters affecting the territory. Malone said in an interview on ZBVI radio yesterday that […]

by / on February 3, 2023 at 7:16 AM /
Wheatley

Persons trying to privatise Virgin Gorda’s beaches — Wheatley

Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has argued that there are some persons trying to privatise beaches in the BVI and said this was not the way to go. The territory’s beaches are, by statute, to be reasonably accessible to members […]

by / on February 3, 2023 at 7:11 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

Positive talks had with OT Minister! Goldsmith to address public today

The government has concluded discussions with Overseas Territories Minister Lord Zac Goldsmith about removing the potentially crippling Order in Council currently hanging over the BVI. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley gave that indication in the House of Assembly last evening but […]

by / on February 3, 2023 at 6:07 AM /
At-Large Representative, Carvin Malone.

Malone rejoins Unity Government!

Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone has resigned from the His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition and has crossed back over to the National Unity Government. Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA), Corine George-Massicote said she received a letter from Malone today […]

by / on February 2, 2023 at 11:57 AM /
Employee of the Year Recipients: L to R: Business To Business Technician, Oraal Smith; Quality Assurance Coordinator in the Technology and Innovation (T&I) Department, Ryan Joseph; C&W Business Account Manager, Bernice Magloire-Williams; and Retail Sales Associate, MaryAnn Banton. (Photo Credit: NobleInk)

Four flow employees receive top honours for 2022

Four (4) Flow employees have been recognised as the company’s Employees of the Year for 2022 and were among those honoured at the recently held Staff Recognition and Long Service Awards Ceremony event.  Receiving Employee of the Year Awards were […]

by / on February 2, 2023 at 11:09 AM /
Panam Sports pledges to supply world-class pool to BVI

Panam Sports pledges to supply world-class pool to BVI

Panam Sports and World Aquatics has pledged to supply the BVI with a 25-metre, world-class swimming pool to be installed and managed by the H Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC). The pool is valued at around $400,000 and the Virgin […]

by / on February 2, 2023 at 8:05 AM /
Marlon Penn

Too pricey! Decision needed on Joe’s Hill social housing issue

Minister for Social Development Marlon Penn said he felt there was a need for a closer look at the housing initiative in Joe’s Hill which was expected to deliver affordable housing for some residents of the territory. The government last […]

by / on February 2, 2023 at 7:32 AM /
UK Overseas Territories Minister Lord Zac Goldsmith. (Getty Images)

OT Minister’s visit to focus on security, environment, COI reforms

The Deputy Governor’s Office has officially announced Overseas Territories Minister Lord Zac Goldsmith’s plans during his ongoing visit to the BVI. However, there is, so far, no indication that the UK minister has prioritised discussions about removing the Order in […]

by / on February 2, 2023 at 7:18 AM /
Chief Planner accepts blame for street sewerage

Chief Planner accepts blame for street sewerage

Chief Planner Gregory Adams said much of the responsibility for sewerage running openly in the streets in some communities should rest with the Planning Department which he overlooks. Adams made that concession during Standing Finance Committee (SFC) hearings with the […]

by / on February 2, 2023 at 7:15 AM /
RVIPF flags upsurge in stolen license plates

RVIPF flags upsurge in stolen license plates

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has issued a call for residents to be on the alert following an increase in stolen license plates. In a release issued yesterday, February 1, police said they are urging persons with disabled […]

by / on February 2, 2023 at 6:34 AM /