The following is a media release from local telecoms provider, CCT. Caribbean Cellular Telephone Limited (CCT) wishes to clarify recent discussions in the public domain concerning the termination of our service exchange agreement with Mr. Floyd “Heritage” Burnett and Tola […]
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VG Ad Hoc Committee petitions governor for help on healthcare
The Ad Hoc Committee for the Urgent Enhancement of Virgin Gorda Healthcare has reached out to Governor Daniel Pruce amid ongoing public frustration with healthcare services on the sister island. On Thursday, October 17, the committee, formed by concerned Virgin […]
BVI economy not at a standstill, Premier insists
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has disputed claims that the BVI economy is at a standstill, labelling such narratives misleading. Appearing earlier this week on the Honestly Speaking Show with Claude Skelton Cline, Dr Wheatley countered these assertions, defending the government’s […]
Mather questions government ministers’ silence
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy ’Buddha’ Mather has expressed concerns that government ministers are blindly supporting Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, withholding their opinions on crucial issues facing the territory. During a recent Opposition-hosted forum, Mather expressed disappointment that only two ministers […]
Opposition’s no-confidence motion gets on HOA agenda
Concerns regarding whether the Opposition’s motion of no confidence would be addressed in the House of Assembly (HOA) have been alleviated. The agenda for the 20th sitting of the HOA, scheduled to begin today, October 18, includes the motion. However, […]
Schools to close for professional development for teachers
Following National Heroes Day on next Monday, October 21, some public schools will remain closed for the rest of the week. While schools would normally reopen after that public holiday, the Ministry of Education announced that schools would stay closed […]
Visitor flees after being denied entry into BVI
Reports indicate that a male visitor from Honduras fled the arrivals section of Terrance B Lettsome International Airport after being denied entry into the territory on Friday, October 11. According to sources, Customs personnel notified the police following the incident. […]
No independence without democracy, Skelton says
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton said that although he supports a push for BVI independence, it must be accompanied by a robust democratic framework. Skelton emphasised that while self-determination is a goal, the territory must first ensure a solid foundation of […]
Government’s travel budget nearing $3M for 2024 — Mather
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey ‘Buddha’ Mather has raised alarms about the government’s travel spending for 2024, revealing that the current expenses have far exceeded the budgeted amount. Mather’s concerns were voiced during a recent Opposition forum, where he questioned whether […]
Opposition: No confidence motion still being hindered by Premier
The Opposition has accused Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley of stacking the House of Assembly’s (HOA) order paper to prevent a motion of no confidence against his administration from being heard. In a conversation with ZBVI radio on Tuesday, October 15, […]