Despite the economic impact of COVID-19, the upcoming Commission of Inquiry (COI) is another expense the BVI public may have to cover this year. Following this week’s announcement that Governor Augustus Jaspert has ordered a COI into alleged political corruption […]
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Police seized over 150 kilos of cocaine! One arrested
Members of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) made another major drug bust; seizing more than 150 kilograms of cocaine on the main island of Tortola. The drugs were seized in an early-morning police operation on Tuesday January 19. […]
$40M SSB grant channelled to political cronies? COI to investigate
The upcoming Commission of Inquiry (COI) is set to investigate allegations that a portion of the $40 million COVID-19 grant government received from the Social Security Board (SSB) was channelled to political cronies. The $40 million grant was part of […]
Gov’t deflects, ignores allegations instead of addressing them — Penn
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has said the Andrew Fahie administration continues to ignore the serious allegations being brought against the VIP government, and instead uses “diversionary tactics” to deflect the claims. Penn made the comments in a recent statement where […]
Why do you oppose truth? Governor asks detractors
Governor Augustus Jaspert has sent a message to Virgin Islanders who are against the upcoming Commission of Inquiry (COI), saying honest citizens shouldn’t oppose such a process. “I know some people will oppose this Commission. To those people I ask, […]
National Parks Trust receives $19K COVID-19 grant
The National Parks Trust of the Virgin Islands (NPTVI) has received a three-month COVID-19 relief grant from the Mohammed Bin Zayed Species Conservation Fund (MBZ Fund). The grant totals $19,000, and according to the National Parks, the funds will assist […]
Nothing to hide! Premier calls for Commission of Inquiry to broadcast live
Premier Andrew Fahie has requested that the hearings of the upcoming Commission of Inquiry be broadcasted live on all media platforms to allow for a full transparent investigation into the allegations made against his government. The Premier made the comments […]
Your administration will come an end — Rosan-Jones speaks out
Outspoken political critic and host of the Cut Deep talkshow Cindy Rosan-Jones has fired back at the Andrew-Fahie-led administration amid yesterday’s announcement of an upcoming Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate alleged political corruption in the BVI. Back in December, […]
3-month grace period for residents behind on monthly water payments
Residents in the British Virgin Islands with outstanding water bill balances are being offered a three-month grace period on disconnections by the government. The Water & Sewerage Department made the announcement via a media release stating that the period will […]
“Deliberate delays” by elected leaders also triggered Commission of Inquiry
Outgoing governor Augustus Jaspert has signalled that the push for legislative reform has faced “deliberate delays” from elected leaders and this is one of the reasons he had to order a Commission of Inquiry (COI) to investigate the BVI government. […]
