Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has labelled the recent allegations made by Premier Andrew Fahie on the Social Security Board as misleading and has said the so-called $70 million investment loss the Premier outlined actually occurred in 2020 — not under the […]
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Senior educator predicts resignations on the horizon
At least one senior educator has indicated that some teachers across the BVI will eventually choose to leave the profession as they are unable to adapt to the digital changes that are being incorporated because of COVID-19. Deputy Principal of […]
Six people hurt in random attacks since January
A considerable number of random assaults on individuals within the territory in the first month of 2021 has raised major concerns with the Commissioner of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), Michael Mathews. Matthews made his concerns known in […]
BVI stands ready to assist Vincentians as volcanic activity continues
As the La Soufriere Volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines continues to threaten citizens, the BVI has indicated that it stands ready to assist if that country calls for help. The volcano is being monitored by regional and international […]
Pay your bills or be disconnected
The Water & Sewerage Department is warning customers that their services will be disconnected if outstanding bills are not paid come the end of the April 30 grace period. Residents with outstanding water bill balances were recently offered a three-month […]
NDP gov’t lost $70M from SSB that was never disclosed — Premier
After nearly two years in office, Premier Andrew Fahie is now alleging that the previously governing National Democratic Party (NDP) lost an estimated $70 million in invested interest from the Social Security Board. Premier Fahie, who made that statement at […]
Brexit Blows: EU pressured to add BVI to tax haven blacklist
The territory is beginning to feel the effects of Brexit as Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) recently voted to add British Overseas Territories such as the BVI, Guernsey, and Jersey to its tax havens blacklist. Several jurisdictions have been […]
COI was exactly the kind of reason stimulus cheques were delayed
With the recently announced Commission of Inquiry to investigate corruption claims within government, residents should now better understand why there were delays in the distribution of the various COVID-19 stimulus funds. This is a belief held by the government minister […]
Hybrid learning isn’t working for some students — Education Chief
While many students are benefitting from the hybrid learning approach which incorporates more technology and remote learning, Chief Education Officer Connie George has bemoaned a “percentage” of students who are not benefitting from the new education model. The hybrid learning […]
Jaspert’s approach to COI irresponsible and damaging
While the narrative of a fair and transparent Commission of Inquiry (COI) remains at the forefront of Premier Andrew Fahie’s recent statements, he also said he believes the approach by the immediate past governor Augustus Jaspert was irresponsible and damaging […]
