Local attorney Daniel Davies suggested that poor optics led to the criticism aimed at Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit and has indicated that she has been receiving unfair criticism over what appears to be a bad record before […]
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Public servants must do their job
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has strongly criticised the inefficiency within the government that has resulted in some workers not being paid, emphasising the need for public servants to fulfil their responsibilities as the territory aims to enhance its visual appeal. […]
RiteWay to introduce mandatory bag checks for employees
RoadTown Wholesale which operate RiteWay food stores in the territory has communicated to its staff that starting May 1, all employees will be subject to enhanced security checks upon exiting the company’s premises, including buildings, stores, and warehouses. The company […]
Stop recording accident scenes!
Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley has called out individuals who take video recordings of accident scenes and put clips on social media for residents and people of the diaspora to see. The minister said some residents see horrific […]
Don’t blame me for derelict boats at Sea Cow’s Bay Harbour
Amid news that there is a new programme to remove derelict boats from the Sea Cow’s Bay Harbour, Third District Representative Julian Fraser said people shouldn’t blamed him for the damaged yachts that have been partially submerged since the 2017 […]
Process to advance ROI amendments in HOA reportedly halted
The government’s efforts to smoothly advance the Register of Interests Amendment Act through the House of Assembly have hit a snag. BVI News has learned that the amendment bill, which spent three days in Committee for amendments, has been paused […]
Police recapture wanted man who escaped custody New Year’s Day
BVI News understands that police have managed to arrest 29-year-old Jamal Freeman who was arrested earlier this year but escaped custody in handcuffs on New Year’s Day. Freeman, who is reportedly from the East End, Long Look community was allegedly arrested […]
Mather repeats calls for sex offenders registry
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ‘Buddha’ Mather has repeated calls for a sex offenders registry in the BVI, warning that known predators are lurking among children in the BVI. “We need a sex offenders registry in the Virgin Islands,” Mather said […]
Public angry over music fest spending, Walwyn says
Public frustration is mounting over the government’s controversial decision to allocate $670,000 to an upcoming music festival, a move perceived as overlooking critical matters, including the needs of the small business bureau. That was the position held by Sixth District […]
Are term limits for legislators undemocratic?
Chairman of the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) Lisa Penn-Lettsome has revealed that some residents who submitted their views to the CRC, were strongly opposed to term limits for elected leaders, as they believe it goes against the tenets of democracy. […]