Host of the Talking Points radio show Damion Grange has posited that Deputy Governor David Archer should take responsibility for the late payment of civil servant increments — a matter which has caused some public servants to grow restive. Recently, […]
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Gov’t brings new initiative to counter misinformation
The government has launched a new campaign which it said is expected to, among other things, communicate its great achievements to the public. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley yesterday announced the introduction of the Government Business at Its Best initiative which he said […]
Referendum on same-sex marriage suffers setback
The government’s planned referendum on same-sex marriages has hit a proverbial bump on the road, causing it to be delayed much further than was initially expected. This was the indication given by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley during a press conference […]
Premier denies Belongership application backlog
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has dismissed concerns shared by Governor John Rankin that his government is having difficulty with a large backlog of applications for Belongership and Residence in the territory. Governor Rankin has repeatedly made those claims in recent […]
My goverment inherited bad roads — Premier
As residents continue to press for improved road conditions, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has posited that the poor road conditions are a result of actions and inactions from previous administrations. The Premier said the 2017 hurricanes did do some damage […]
Here’s why residents can’t get reliable electricity and water
General Manager at the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Dr. Neil Smith has revealed that electricity consumption has reached historic levels, resulting in frequent power outages in the community. Residents and businesses have been complaining about the frequent and unplanned power […]
Parents urged to photograph children before festival events
As the annual Emancipation festivities get underway, parents are being urged to take photographs of their children before attending each event, as this can help to identify them if they get lost during the celebrations. It is common for the […]
Rico Penn charged in high seas drug bust
Police have now charged a fourth man in connection with a recent high-seas drug operation which netted a large quantity of controlled drugs. Thirty-four-year-old Rico Penn of Fats Hogs Bay was charged with possession of a controlled drug with intent […]
If Belonger interviews are waived, so should public service appraisals!
Some commentators have suggested that pending performance appraisals should be waived altogether for public servants who have been waiting a number of years for the payment of their salary increments. Among other things, co-host on the Talking Points show, Elvin […]
Rosan blasts Premier for dismissing strike claims
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has been accused of making the media a scapegoat after he dismissed recent claims that various entities within the public service had made plans to proceed with industrial action. At the time, Dr Wheatley accused persons […]