Her Majesty’s Customs (HMC) has been ordered to file a legal defence in a matter involving a boat seized by the law enforcement agency following a drug bust on Virgin Gorda in October 2019. In the matter heard by Court […]
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Gov’t can’t continue to run capital projects from recurrent spending
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has accused the government of continuing to run capital projects from its recurrent expenditure. Speaking on the NDP radio programme last week, Penn said some of the projects that were stalled under the Virgin Islands Party […]
Over $200M needed to upgrade, rehabilitate BVI’s infrastructure
Works Minister Kye Rymer said estimates indicate that the cost to repair, upgrade and rehabilitate the BVI’s infrastructure will likely exceed more than $200 million. Rymer shared those estimates during a press conference late last week to update residents on […]
Premier promises to help bridge gap between media and gov’t
Premier Andrew Fahie said he will do his best in bridging a partnership between the government, public officials and the media to properly inform residents. Speaking at a press conference on Friday, Fahie acknowledged there is an issue with communication […]
Works on Carrot Bay sea defence expected to begin in April
The Minister of Works Kye Rymer said the wider public will be given more information on the plans for the sea defence system in Carrot Bay with an aim to begin works in April of this year. Speaking at a […]
TRC to postpone public hearing on adoption of amendments to unitary licence
The following is a media release from the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC). This press release is in furtherance to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission’s (Commission) Press Release and Notice issued on 21 February 2022 in relation to the public hearing to […]
Embarrassing! Appeals made for Trellis Bay entry port facility
A stakeholder has pleaded with Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn that the Trellis Bay ferry dock is in dire need of an accommodation facility for waiting passengers. “At the Trellis Bay, we have a lot of passengers travelling to the […]
Injustice for gov’t ministers to hire friends as Political Advisors
Premier Andrew Fahie has described it as an injustice if legislators within his government were to hire their friends as Ministerial Political Advisors. Speaking at a press conference recently, Premier Fahie said: “Any minister or junior minister worth their salt […]
‘Buckle up’! Ukraine-Russia conflict expected to impact BVI
The Russian military invasion of Ukraine that began last week has roiled global markets in recent days sending global oil prices higher and the effects are expected to reach the Virgin Islands. The skyrocketing oil prices are expected to inject […]
No set timeline to move! Other projects must get priority over HOA
Premier and Minister of Finance, Andrew Fahie said there is no definite timetable to move the House of Assembly (HOA) from the Save The Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom as other projects have been given priority considering the resources […]
