Third District Representative Julian Fraser has bemoaned the lack of change in the House Assembly (HOA) over the 22 years that he has served as a legislator. During his contribution in the HOA recently, the legislator questioned why there was […]
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Flax-Charles corrects pastor for prayer’s lack of gender neutrality
Territorial At-Large Representative, Shereen Flax Charles has rebuked statements from a local pastor who she said was not gender-neutral in his prayer for House of Assembly (HOA) members this week. “Firstly, I don’t know if it was an error inadvertently, […]
RDA confident in finishing new ESHS buildings for September
The Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) said it is very confident the construction of new school buildings at the Elmore Stoutt High School in Lower Estate campus will be completed by the beginning of the new academic year in September. […]
At least 5 laws, legislative changes coming to improve security, justice
The government will be looking to introduce and amend at least five pieces of legislation to improve the security and justice system within the territory this year. According to Governor John Rankin who outlined the government’s upcoming legislative agenda during […]
Education Minister withdraws ‘rubbish’ remarks against Mitch
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed regret for making statements about another legislator recently that he termed as ‘unflattering’. “Last year I referred to a contribution of a member in an unflattering way. And upon reflection, I decided to […]
Veteran legislators against governor delivering Throne Speech
Third District Representative Julian Fraser has come out against the delivery of the traditional Speech from the Throne delivered by the Governor. Speaking during the First Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly (HOA), the veteran […]
Three-hour fire fight! Car, wooden structure destroyed in VG blaze
A wooden structure and a car parked outside were destroyed in a fire at Princess Quarters adjacent to Copper Mine Road on Virgin Gorda last night. According to Chief Fire Officer (CFO) Zebalon McLean, everything in the building was destroyed. […]
Labour Department’s ‘locals first’ policy rightly delaying work permits
Minister for Immigration & Labour, Vincent Wheatley has defended the protracted period often taken by the Labour Department to process work permits. “What we see happening in the BVI now on a broad scale, is no one expected the BVI […]
It vexes me gov’t appoints foreigner as new airport MD — Skelton Cline
Political commentator and former government consultant Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has hit out against the reported hiring of a St Lucian as Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority. “How is it that we have once again employed a gentleman […]
New Emergency Call Handling bill to be introduced to HOA
Residents can look forward to new legislation to tackle the problems faced when trying to call the territory’s primary emergency number — 911. The government is seeking to introduce the Emergency Call Handling Bill to increase its compatibility with modern […]
