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Premier to seek removal of UK Order in Council despite deadline miss

Premier to seek removal of UK Order in Council despite deadline miss

Premier Natalio Wheatley has announced plans to use his upcoming trip to the UK to advocate for the removal of the Order in Council currently held in reserve by the British Parliament. This Order allows the UK to suspend the […]

by / on September 2, 2024 at 8:25 AM /
Premier hails completed robust governance reforms

Premier hails completed robust governance reforms

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced the near completion of major governance reforms in response to the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Premier Wheatley highlighted at a joint press conference last Friday that 45 of the 48 COI […]

by / on September 2, 2024 at 8:08 AM /
Residents should decide BVI’s fate

Residents should decide BVI’s fate

Governor Daniel Pruce said the future of the BVI and its pursuit of self-determination rests firmly in the hands of its people. During a press conference late last week, the Governor emphasised residents’ crucial role in shaping the territory’s path […]

by / on September 2, 2024 at 8:04 AM /
Trojan Design wins $1M contract to upgrade Fire & Rescue HQ

Trojan Design wins $1M contract to upgrade Fire & Rescue HQ

Trojan Design and Development Ltd has been awarded a contract worth $1,035,369.75 to enhance the Virgin Islands Fire and Rescue Service’s headquarters in Road Town. Following a recent contract signing, Works Minister Kye Rymer emphasised that this project will significantly […]

by / on September 2, 2024 at 7:59 AM /
Governor mum on UK lifting Order in Council

Governor mum on UK lifting Order in Council

Governor Daniel Pruce sidestepped addressing whether the United Kingdom should lift an Order in Council held in reserve in the UK Parliament over the BVI. The Order, which allows the UK to suspend the BVI’s constitution and impose direct rule […]

by / on September 2, 2024 at 6:13 AM /
GOLD! Adaejah Hodge is now the World Under-20 200m champion!

GOLD! Adaejah Hodge is now the World Under-20 200m champion!

Local sprint prodigy Adaejah Hodge has captured gold in the women’s 200m final at the World Under-20 Championships in Lima, Peru, on Friday. The 18-year-old Virgin Islander dominated the finals with a finishing time of 22.74 seconds. Hodge crossed the […]

by / on August 31, 2024 at 8:54 AM /
Premier announces another missed COI deadline! Trip to UK is next

Premier announces another missed COI deadline! Trip to UK is next

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that the government has missed yet another deadline for implementing governance reform recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report. The announcement was made at a joint press conference with Governor Daniel Pruce on […]

by / on August 30, 2024 at 5:17 PM /
Hodge: Funding shortfall for permanent infrastructure repairs

Hodge: Funding shortfall for permanent infrastructure repairs

Director of Public Works Jeremy Hodge has indicated that there are insufficient funds budgeted to carry out necessary permanent repairs on the BVI’s public infrastructure. Speaking at a community meeting hosted by Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn on Thursday, August […]

by / on August 30, 2024 at 8:45 AM /
BVIEC warns residents: Check your credit cards!

BVIEC warns residents: Check your credit cards!

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has warned its customers about potential credit card issues following a cyber-attack that has impacted their operations. The BVIEC expressed empathy for the disruption caused by the attack and reassured residents that efforts are underway […]

by / on August 30, 2024 at 8:15 AM /
BVI should have been ready for self-determination by now

BVI should have been ready for self-determination by now

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has expressed concern that the BVI should have been ready to accept self-determination by now. Skelton made these comments while debating the controversial Public Service Management Bill approved by lawmakers in the House of Assembly (HOA) […]

by / on August 30, 2024 at 7:28 AM /