Legislation to further protect persons from being harassed while visiting in the British Virgin Islands is on the horizon, Governor Augustus Jaspert has announced. The Governor said the Bill entitled the Anti-Visitor Harassment and Solicitation legislation would form part of […]
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Untrue! Gov’t dismisses accusations made in relation to BVIEC board
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Minister with responsibility for the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Kye Rymer has denounced claims made in the House of Assembly that he ‘unceremoniously’ dismissed the corporation’s former board. The dismissal claims had been put […]
Rymer bats for more $$ | Says monthly $10K allocation for district assistance insufficient
Representative of the Fifth District and government legislator Kye Rymer is requesting additional funding to assist constituents that make up the nine electoral districts of the British Virgin Islands. While making contributions in the House of Assembly on Thursday, Rymer […]
Dr Ricardo Wheatley is the new Director of BVI House Asia
Dr Ricardo Wheatley is the new Director of the BVI House Asia. His appointment will begin on January 1 next year. According to a recent government media release, “Dr Wheatley will assume responsibility for the management of the daily functions […]
Vanterpool criticises gov’t for allowing BVIEC to function nearly 8 months without board
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Representative of the Fourth District Mark Vanterpool is criticising the government for allowing the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) to function without a full panel of board members for the past eight months. Vanterpool made those […]
Gov’t introducing legislation to accommodate, regulate gambling and betting in the BVI
By Esther Durand, BVI News Staff Government is planning to introduce laws to legalize gaming and betting in the British Virgin Islands. Governor Jaspert gave that indication while delivering his Speech from the Throne address in the House of Assembly […]
Reported complaints that some gov’t statutory boards victimising staff, VIP blamed
A major concern is being raised about the actions of some members of government statutory bodies following the 2019 elections. Opposition Leader Marlon Penn raised those concerns while reporting that he and other members of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition have […]
Concerned | No need to fully evacuate admin complex for repairs, why is it taking 5 years?
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Members of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition are questioning the recent contract — that will cost taxpayers approximately $1.2 million — for government take a lease out on office spaces at the Cutlass Tower in […]
Agriculture department partners with police to clamp down on wandering animals
The Department of Agriculture & Fisheries has partnered with the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) to form a special task force to clamp down on stray animals in the territory. Director of Agriculture and Fisheries, Theodore James indicated that […]
‘I’m not convinced Freedom of Information Act will make a difference’ — Fraser
Opposition member Julian Fraser has said he believes implementing a Freedom of Information Act will not make a difference in relation to having access to information in the British Virgin Islands. Fraser made the statement while responding to questions during […]
