Governor John Rankin has indicated that it is improbable that the United Kingdom’s Order in Council will be invoked. This order carries the potential for constitutional suspension if the government fails to adhere to the specified timelines outlined in the […]

Governor John Rankin has pledged that the UK government will consider further action if the British Virgin Islands (BVI) does not appear to be taking the necessary steps to have reforms take root by May next year. In the overview […]

Governor John Rankin said he expects to hear more from the government about reforms before the next three months elapse, particularly in relation to applications made for the issuance of residence and Belonger status in the territory. While observing recently […]

Although some sections of the community constantly call for the Governor to intervene and make changes in areas that are overseen by elected leaders, political commentator Cindy Rosan has posited that many residents would frown upon such a move. Rosan […]

Labour Minister Lorna Smith has urged employees to report their issues to the Labour Department in instances where they believe their rights are being violated. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Smith said labour issues were prominent among the […]

Governor John Rankin has refuted reports that a prisoner was almost ‘let out’ following a recent security incident involving a bag of guns found near His Majesty’s Prison at Balsum Ghut. Although he declined to go into what he referred […]

While admitting that there is a need for more police personnel on Anegada, Governor John Rankin said it will take more than law enforcers to stop the efforts of those who are attempting to use the island for the transhipment […]

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment Natural Resources Ronald Smith-Berkeley said the government is now moving towards establishing a clearer policy on the distribution of Crown lands in the territory. Smith-Berkeley said land in the BVI is limited, therefore […]

The government should move to fix inadequacies which have emerged since social assistance grants have been rerouted to the Social Development Department (SDD).  That was the position shared in a report issued by Governor John Rankin when he addressed the […]

A communication gap was identified as the main reason behind a recent standoff between the government and teachers at the Elmore Stoutt High School. Teachers at the school have reportedly promised not to engage in future industrial action unless they […]