A local talk show host refrained from blaming the embattled Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for a series of unfavourable courtroom outcomes in recent years, leading to increasing calls for her resignation. The current office holder, Tiffany Scatliffe-Esprit, was appointed […]
Articles By: Julia Donavan
Premier chides Walwyn for unfair tactics
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley criticised Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn for straying off-topic recently during discussions meant to focus on critical financial legislation in the House of Assembly (HOA). The debate, which was supposed to concentrate on financial services and […]
Labour Department hosts successful resume writing workshop
The Department of Labour and Workforce Development announced they successfully completed a workshop in Resume Writing which was held on June 27. The workshop was intended to empower job seekers with crucial skills to enhance their employability. It covered fundamental […]
International flights resume on Anegada
Minister for Communications and Works Kye Rymer has said the reintroduction of international flights at the Captain Auguste George International Airport on Anegada is a testament to the government’s commitment to revitalising the local economy. The airport welcomed international flights […]
Elective surgeries on hold as hospital fixes AC issue
The Dr D Orlando Smith Hospital has announced a temporary suspension of elective surgeries, attributing the decision to an ongoing air conditioning issue. The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) said it is addressing the problem, which involves a malfunction in […]
Skelton warns of no-confidence motion against gov’t
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has accused the government of demonstrating that it cannot get anything done and warned that the opposition will have no choice but to call for its removal in the House of Assembly. Skelton stated, “If what […]
10-year return projected on WE Ferry Terminal investment
The West End Ferry Terminal project is expected to recoup its initial investment within 10 years, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley told lawmakers recently. Dr Wheatley said he could not provide a cost estimate for the project, arguing that he would […]
It’s hard work to transform gov’t over two years — Premier
Despite the challenges he has faced and delays encountered, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he is proud of his government’s progress on governance reforms over the past two years. “Let’s remember we are reforming a whole governance system in two […]
Premier hopeful Order in Council will be lifted after deadlines met
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed hope that the threat of a United Kingdom (UK) Order in Council would be lifted once some Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended governance reforms have been implemented in the coming weeks. In the wake […]
Teen charged for robbing peers on VG
BVI News understands that a 16-year-old young man was this week arrested and charged in connection to an incident where two of his peers were robbed of their personal belongings on Virgin Gorda. It’s reported that the teen who was […]
