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Premier Andrew Fahie

Deciding Belongership should stay with local gov’t, Premier tells UK

Premier Andrew Fahie has made it clear to the United Kingdom that issues such as Belongership should not be abolished or taken out of the hands of the local government. Fahie said he shared that position at the recent Overseas […]

by / on November 26, 2021 at 2:59 PM /
Cane Garden Bay Police Station reopens

Cane Garden Bay Police Station reopens

The Cane Garden Bay Police Station have resumed their operations to the Public. Their operating hours are Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm. They can be contacted at (284) 368-9740.

by / on November 26, 2021 at 11:47 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie handing Governor John Rankin a box of vaccines when they first arrived in the territory.

Is the governor answerable to BVI residents? Rankin says yes

Governor John Rankin has denied that he is not accountable in any way to residents of the BVI. During a recent hearing of the Commission of Inquiry (COI), Sir Geoffrey Cox — who represents the Attorney General and ministers of […]

by / on November 26, 2021 at 8:54 AM /
A concerned resident posted this on social media to highlight the tye of indiscriminate dumping that happens in the BVI.

Fines, license suspensions coming for illegal bulk waste dumping

Minister for Health & Social Development, Carvin Malone, has promised to introduce legislation that would see fines being instituted for bulk waste dumping at unapproved garbage disposal sites in communities across the territory. In a Facebook post made yesterday afternoon, […]

by / on November 26, 2021 at 8:18 AM /
VG man sent to Partnership for Peace after attacking pregnant wife

VG man sent to Partnership for Peace after attacking pregnant wife

A man accused of punching his wife who was at full-term pregnancy has been ordered to enrol in the territory’s Partnership for Peace Programme which seeks to utilise restorative justice practices to tackle domestic violence issues. The 45-year-old Handsome Bay […]

by / on November 26, 2021 at 7:55 AM /
Governor John Rankin. (GIS Photo)

Don’t blame UK for BVI’s failings in public service — Governor

Laying blame at the foot of the governor or the United Kingdom for inadequate policy development and funding for the BVI’s public service is not an accurate reflection of those truly responsible. Governor John Rankin expressed this view when he […]

by / on November 26, 2021 at 7:29 AM /
OneMart honours local non-profits during 35th anniversary celebration

OneMart honours local non-profits during 35th anniversary celebration

The atmosphere at OneMart Superstore in Purcell Estate was bursting with a feeling of thanksgiving and celebration yesterday as the company donated cash to three organisations to celebrate its 35th anniversary of operation in the territory. The company also announced […]

by / on November 26, 2021 at 7:07 AM /
Residents warned about Antimicrobial Resistance

Residents warned about Antimicrobial Resistance

The Ministry of Health & Social Development is pleading with the residents of the Virgin Islands to become more aware of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and play a greater role in reducing their vulnerability to developing the affliction. The World Health […]

by / on November 25, 2021 at 3:01 PM /
Outgoing governor, Augustus Jaspert

‘Confrontational relationship with Premier did not prompt COI’

While claiming he was subjected to false or misleading assertions from Premier Andrew Fahie, former governor Augustus Jaspert has said this did not prompt the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Jaspert made that claim directly in response to criticisms that Premier […]

by / on November 25, 2021 at 9:08 AM /
Governor John Rankin.

Unconstitutional for gov’t to block Governor’s Office from using GIS

Governor John Rankin has said he believes the Government Information Services (GIS) should facilitate the work of both the elected government and the sitting governor, without any hurdles. The governor, who appeared before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) in a […]

by / on November 25, 2021 at 8:09 AM /