Cabinet is expected to ensure full cooperation with all audits, investigations and reviews stemming from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report’s recommendations. This is according to a proposal submitted by the government to UK Overseas Territories Minister Amanda Milling. The […]
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Local businessman files to fund Fahie’s bail
A Nebbia proffer has been made in the criminal matter involving former Premier Andrew Fahie and the document names local businessman Albion ‘Bobby’ Hodge as the person funding Fahie’s bail. Fahie, who was arrested in the United States on charges […]
Premier slams website for publishing draft UK-BVI reform proposals
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has come out in strong condemnation of the unauthorised publication of a draft proposal between the BVI government and the United Kingdom (UK) by a local media house. While the Premier did not name the offending […]
Gov’t contracts above $100K to now be vetted by Governor
Governor John Rankin is now expected to pre-review all government contracts that are valued $100,000 or more before any contractual commitments are made. This is according to the proposal which was accepted by the United Kingdom (UK) government on how […]
Was Malone left out of UK/BVI negotiations?
A recent statement from Carvin Malone — the former Health Minister demoted to parliamentary backbencher — has left the public to question whether he may have been excluded from negotiations between the BVI and United Kingdom (UK). His statement, which […]
UK still willing to assist despite BVI’s ‘ineligibility’ for financial aid
Despite the Virgin Islands not qualifying for the United Kingdom Overseas Development Assistance because of its high Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and level of income, Governor John Rankin noted the UK is willing to offer support to the BVI in […]
Government will not forget recovery from Irma and Maria
As the BVI moves to begin the two-year process of implementing the Commission of Inquiry recommendations, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said his government will not abandon the progress made during the territory’s recovery process from hurricanes Irma and Maria. […]
Premier seeks to mend relationship between gov’t and governor
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said he is committed to improving and mending the relationship between the BVI government and the United Kingdom through Governor John Rankin. The Premier, who has been a strong critic of the United Kingdom government […]
Governor mum on ‘Government Official 1’ investigation
Governor John Rankin has opted not to offer any insight into possible investigations into an allegedly notoriously corrupt government operative mentioned in the arrest affidavit of former Premier, Andrew Fahie. Since the former Premier’s arrest, speculation has been rife about […]
Fahie’s arrest impacted tourism, financial services — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has determined that the territory’s two main financial pillars of tourism and financial services were affected by the arrest of former Premier, Andrew Fahie. Dr Wheatley was at the time speaking at a joint press briefing […]
