Public servants are likely to hear good news about their salaries and benefits in under a year as the long-awaited Public Service Compensation Review is set to be completed in nine months. The review will be done by the auditing […]
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‘Rogue’ public officer arrested and charged five months later
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has formally charged the “rogue” public officer who reportedly sent a diplomatic note to the United States (US) courts to help free disgraced former Premier, Andrew Fahie. Najan Christopher was arrested and charged […]
DEA probing gov’t official? No comment on internal matter, says Gov’s Office
Unconfirmed reports reaching BVI News is that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is currently involved in a matter relating to a senior government official in the BVI. In an attempt to confirm these reports, BVI News reached out to […]
Premier insists access to HOA’s register of interests is unrestricted
Despite claims to the contrary, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that there are no restrictions to accessing House of Assembly (HOA) members’ Register of Interests (ROI) under the new legislative amendments made in the House back in July. The […]
Constitutional Review Commission, COI Unit to set up shop in RT
The government has sought to allay suspicions in some sections of the community that Governor John Rankin is preparing to set up offices close to the Premier’s Office at the Cutlass Tower in Road Town. The Premier’s Office is located […]
Politicking may have damaged BVI in COI — Walwyn
The level of politics that played out in the BVI prior to the Commission of Inquiry (COI) may have caused some long-term damage, a former legislator has suggested. Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn who recently appeared on the Talking Points radio show argued […]
It’s their job! Premier says reforms are public servants’ work
Concerns have been raised repeatedly over the past year and even in recent months about the increased pressure placed on public servants given the numerous requests made both during and after the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Furthermore, there have also […]
Former Postmaster General arrested on suspicion of theft
Information reaching BVI News is that a former Postmaster General was recently arrested on suspicion of theft. Highly-placed sources told our news centre that the individual in question is suspected of siphoning money from government’s coffers via the BVI Post. […]
Still no reviewer appointed for Belongership reform
After coming to an agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) government months ago on steps needed to address urgent Commission of Inquiry (COI)-recommended reforms in the territory, the two sides are yet to settle on someone responsible for overseeing one […]
Just under one million dollars spent on COI reforms so far
The government has so far spent just under one million dollars implementing proposed reforms made in Commission of Inquiry’s (COI) report. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley disclosed the figure at a press conference last week. He said funding for the reforms […]
