By Shaina Smith-Archer I have observed lately we like to take our cues from the UK to give reason for our decisions, so I went and researched the role of the Speaker in the UK House of Commons to see […]

Labour Party Members of Parliament (MP) in the United Kingdom are calling for British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to launch an investigation into Sir Geoffrey Cox, QC — the lead attorney representing BVI government ministers in the Commission of Inquiry […]

A man and a woman found with an illegal firearm and ammunition in Road Town on November 3 were granted bail when they appeared in the Magistrate Court today. Lynette Summersill, a 56-year-old Guyanese cook, pleaded not guilty to the […]

A demand is being put forward by dissatisfied members of the BVI public for government appointee Julian Willock to resign as Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA). This demand has been written on a poster being circulated on social […]

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has agreed to build upon an existing partnership with the government to develop ‘house and building damage assessments’ that will help to strengthen the territory’s ability to perform this critical function after a natural […]

The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has implemented an outreach programme to strengthen the partnership between the Ports and its stakeholders while also facilitating economic growth in the territory. BVIPA senior management officials had a series of meetings with relevant stakeholders […]

Funds are likely forthcoming for much-needed fixes for the education sector when the government presents its much-anticipated budget later this week.  Education Minister and Deputy Premier, Dr Natalio Wheatley, gave that indication last week during a debate in the House […]

Territorial At-Large Representative and Junior Trade Minister, Shereen Flax-Charles, has expressed aspirations for a BVI society where no lawlessness exists. Her remarks came during a debate in the House of Assembly (HOA) for a motion to establish a select committee […]

Local daycare centres are being urged to “adhere to proper hygiene and sanitation practices” not only because of COVID-19 but because of Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease is currently affecting the territory. National Epidemiologist Harmonie Massiah said there have been […]

The police sergeant arrested last week for breach of trust and unlawful possession of ammunition has been granted bail. Sergeant Lenroy Samuels’ received bail on Monday (November 8) in the Magistrate’s Court where he was granted bail after pleading not […]