The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has expressed disappointment over former Education Minister Myron Walwyn’s statement issued earlier today, calling it an “erroneous and unfounded” attempt to “adversely influence the potential array of jurors who will eventually […]
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Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn arrested and charged
Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn was today arrested and charged for breach of trust by a public officer, in relation the controversial Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) perimeter wall project that reportedly suffered major cost overruns. The project had caused […]

Statement by Myron Walwyn on being charged with Breach of Trust
The following is a statement by former Education Minister Myron Walwyn dated Tuesday, November 1, 2022. Earlier today I was arrested and charged for breach of trust by a public official in relation to the Elmore Stoutt High School Wall […]

Teachers feel threatened and underpaid — Education Minister
Education Minister Sharie de Castro said teachers are leaving the profession because they are frustrated. While appearing on the Talking Points radio show yesterday, de Castro said structural changes need to be implemented to address the issue. She spoke on the […]

Employment and training programme coming for Belongers
The government is getting ready to launch a programme that will provide training and employment for Belongers. The programme known as RATED (Registration, Apprenticeship, Training, Employment, and Development) was formulated to provide services to Belongers who are unemployed and underemployed. […]

Get Set! Cruise arrivals expected to surge
Residents who earn an income from tourism are being told to prepare for a busy cruise season as the BVI is expected to see a surge in cruise arrivals in the coming months. According to the minister responsible for the […]

BVI’s infrastructure won’t accommodate ‘mass tourism’
The current state of the BVI’s infrastructure will not allow for mass tourism, Works Minister Kye Rymer has said. While making that admission during a press conference held late last week, Rymer said he felt the BVI was more of […]

Gov’t awaiting costs before tearing down ASPS — Rymer
The building that previously served as home for students of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS) will be demolished but Works Minister Kye Rymer said more information is needed before this can be executed. The school was shuttered abruptly at […]

Be vigilant! Burglaries on the rise
Property owners and business owners on Virgin Gorda (VG) are being advised to take precautions to properly secure their premises amid a spike in burglaries on the sister island. The police said they received reports last week of illegal entries […]

By-election to replace Fahie not likely, Premier confirms
It appears as though there will be no by-election held to replace former Premier Andrew Fahie as the First District Representative. Furthermore, his seat in the House of Assembly (HOA) will not be vacated for another few weeks. Premier Dr […]