Former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has expressed a distinct lack of confidence in Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s ability to lead the BVI. Smith, who was recently dismissed from her ministerial role, suggested during a press conference yesterday that being vocal […]
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Walwyn clashes with Education Minister over Belle Vue gym
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn and Education Minister Sharie deCastro engaged in a heated debate in the House of Assembly recently over the future of the Belle Vue gym, a community facility destroyed during the 2017 hurricanes. The exchange took […]
I didn’t know about Lorna Smith’s firing before hand — Willock
In response to an article from Guavaberry Media suggesting he was involved in Lorna Smith being stripped of her ministerial role on Wednesday, October 23, former House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock has asserted that he was unaware of Smith’s […]
D6 people never said they wanted independence — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticised Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s push for independence, stressing that his constituents do not desire such a move. Walwyn suggested the government should focus on the people’s needs rather than pushing for independence without […]
Dame Janice highlights courts’ role in conflict prevention
Former Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court (ECSC) Dame Janice Pereira has called for restraint and measured approaches to addressing conflict, emphasising the dangers of unchecked societal disputes. Speaking during a special lecture on “Law and Society: The […]
‘Premier’s accusation holds no merit’, says Smith
Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has hit back at Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley over an accusation he made while outlining his rationale for removing her as Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade. During an impromptu press […]
Fraser sworn in after Lorna Smith fired by Premier Wheatley
Former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has been removed from office by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley and has since been replaced by Third District Representative Julian Fraser. Premier Wheatley announced the bombshell reshuffle of his government moments ago in a Facebook […]
Report calls for new Judicial Review Act to control power abuse
A new proposal for a Judicial Review Act in the BVI has been put forward as part of ongoing efforts to enhance governance and ensure the proper exercise of discretionary powers by public officials. The proposal, outlined in a recent […]
Premier should welcome no-confidence motion
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has called on Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to embrace the Opposition’s no-confidence motion rather than shy away from it. Speaking on Tola Radio recently, Penn said the motion is an opportunity for the Premier to […]
Gov’t in price control talks with supermarkets
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has revealed that the government is in talks with supermarkets to introduce voluntary price control measures as the territory prepares for a minimum wage increase. The increase to $8.50, set to take effect on December 1, […]
