Amid reports of disgruntled staff at the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) and a strike threat at their New York office, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has assured persons that he continues to have an open-door policy. The strike issue, which reportedly […]
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I will fix it! Premier unhappy about EE/LL road woes
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed his displeasure at the state of road works in the East End/Long Look community and has insisted that he will ensure the issues raised by residents will be fixed under his watch. The area, […]
Fahie’s HOA seat may hinge on BVI’s proximity to next elections
The question has once again been raised about whether former Premier Andrew Fahie’s First District seat in the House of Assembly (HOA) will become vacant and a by-election triggered to select his replacement. Interest has been re-ignited yet again as […]
MOU to be signed between BVI and USVI for boaters
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) will be signed with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) in relation to boaters moving back and forth between the respective territorial waters. The Premier said this was a topic […]
Culture, Festivals & Fairs portfolio moved to Premier’s Office
Ministerial responsibilities for the culture portfolio have been moved from the Ministry of Education to the Premier’s Office. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley made that announcement at a press conference last Friday. He said the transfer was made so there could […]
Anomalies found in lease! Track owners seek 1500% rent increase
A discovery of ‘anomalies’ in the lease agreement signed between the Virgin Islands government and the Thomas family back in 2012 is the main reason behind the family’s reported refusal to allow the government to continue using portions of the […]
Police record another upsurge of ‘mentally ill assailants’
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Police are again recording an upsurge in incidents involving persons with mental illness. Within the last month, the RVIPF recorded eight incidents involving persons who either […]
Dr Pickering shifts gear! To contest next election as At-Large candidate
Former Deputy Premier and Seventh District Representative, Dr Kedrick Pickering has announced he will throw his hat in the ring as a Territorial At-Large candidate in the next general elections. Dr Pickering made the announcement at his campaign launch at […]
Court declines AG’s delay request in same-sex marriage case
Justice Adrian Jack has refused an adjournment requested by Attorney General (AG) Dawn Smith over a matter involving a same-sex couple before the High Court. According to a recent court document, the AG requested the adjournment for a hearing currently listed for […]
Why Hickinbottom and not me? Malone laments HOA snub
Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone has bemoaned the outcome of a recently defeated motion in the House of Assembly (HOA) that he had proposed, arguing that the people have been clamouring for such a debate for years. The Opposition legislator, while appearing […]
