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Junior Minister Karl Dawson

Agriculture Plan to be delivered this year

Following a confession that there is no formal plan to improve the agriculture and fisheries, Minister Dr Karl Dawson last week stated that a comprehensive agriculture and fisheries plan will be ready by the second quarter of 2024. BVI News […]

by / on March 18, 2024 at 6:11 AM /
Kedrick Malone.

Kedrick Malone appointed to oversee COI progress

Kedrick Malone has been approved by Cabinet to spearhead the implementation of recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced the new development during a press briefing last week, noting that Cabinet approved a Governance reform […]

by / on March 18, 2024 at 6:08 AM /
Deputy Governor David Archer, Jr.

Public service concerns on ROI bill to be addressed — Deputy Gov

Deputy Governor David Archer Jr has assured public servants that concerns regarding the Register of Interest (Amendment) Bill, 2024 are being heard. The Civil Service Association recently expressed concerns in a letter to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley over the amendments. […]

by / on March 18, 2024 at 6:02 AM /
PHOTOS: Agriculture & Fisheries Exhibit

PHOTOS: Agriculture & Fisheries Exhibit

The Tortola leg of the Agriculture and Fisheries Exhibition and Market 2024 took place over the weekend, with local farmers showcasing their produce, products and other offerings. This two-day event on the main island is part of Agriculture Month. BVI […]

by / on March 17, 2024 at 5:35 PM /
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‘Gun talk’ draws rebuke at high school debate forum

A discussion about crime and security among high schoolers at a recent debate forum ended with a strong rebuke from a school official after students alleged that guns were on the school campus. Earlier this week, the Elmore Stoutt High […]

by / on March 15, 2024 at 9:44 AM /
Development in Latin America and Caribbean improving

Development in Latin America and Caribbean improving

The 2023/2024 Human Development Index (HDI) has been published and its data show that development in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) improved significantly but failed to reach pre-pandemic levels of progress. According to the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), […]

by / on March 15, 2024 at 6:17 AM /
NDP Chairman Marlon Penn

Penn not sure if he’ll decline Greedy Bill benefits

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has stated that he cannot say whether he’ll decline lump sum benefits that legislators are due under the Greedy Bill once he retires. The “Greedy Bill”, formally known as the Retiring Allowances (Legislative Service) (Amendment) […]

by / on March 15, 2024 at 6:13 AM /
On Tidal Roots Farm. (Photo provided)

Local farmers discuss regenerative agriculture at community forum

The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries hosted a public forum this week at the Elmore Stoutt High School to discuss regenerative agriculture, a method of farming that improves soil health, water conservation, and climate change mitigation. The forum was part […]

by / on March 15, 2024 at 6:02 AM /
Opposition legislator ‘deeply concerned’ over law and order

Opposition legislator ‘deeply concerned’ over law and order

Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has expressed strong concern about the territory’s law and order situation. During his appearance on the Talking Points radio show recently, Penn said his concern comes both as an elected leader and as a citizen. […]

by / on March 15, 2024 at 6:02 AM /
Walwyn urges caution in ROI bill changes for public servants

Walwyn urges caution in ROI bill changes for public servants

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has urged Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to use caution in his approach to a new amendment to the Register of Interests (ROI) Act that now impacts public servants and their families. Premier Wheatley told lawmakers […]

by / on March 14, 2024 at 8:14 AM /