Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested that government ministers should have absolute authority over their respective ministries, making it clear that they should be answerable to the public, not civil servants or other unelected officials. During a debate on the […]
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Premier: How does the Opposition sleep at night?
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has questioned the integrity of Opposition members in the House of Assembly, accusing them of prioritising political gain over ethics. Premier Wheatley likened the Opposition’s reported behaviour to a humorous television commercial. In it, individuals engaging […]
One arrested following police response to public disorder
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) arrested a male suspect on Friday, August 23, during an operation aimed at addressing recent reports of public disorder. According to an RVIPF press release, the operation involved intelligence-led stop-and-checks, targeted patrols, and […]
VG healthcare moves to temporary site amid clinic reopening delay
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has moved its healthcare services on Virgin Gorda to a temporary site due to the extended closure of the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic, which was impacted by Tropical Storm Ernesto just over a week […]
UK should give BVI more support for borders, says Smith
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith stated that the United Kingdom needs to provide more support to the BVI, particularly with funding for border security. Smith acknowledged a recent supplementary budget allocation aimed at addressing some of the BVI’s urgent needs but […]
Deputy Premier defends budget, says plenty in it for residents
Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has firmly rejected claims from the Opposition that the government’s supplementary budget offered nothing to the people, emphasising that several allocations were aimed at supporting residents, particularly in the aftermath of unexpected severe weather events. Sixth […]
Premier stresses accountability with new Public Service Bill
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley introduced the Public Service Management Bill yesterday, August 22, stressing the need for greater accountability among public officials. “We’ve done a great disservice to the public in helping the public to understand how we can get […]
Stock up on medical supplies as peak of hurricane season nears
Chief of Drugs and Pharmaceutical Services, Gracia Wheatley-Smith is urging residents with chronic health conditions to have an additional supply of medication on hand as the peak of the hurricane season draws closer. Individuals with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension […]
Police seek witnesses after shots fired in Free Bottom
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is seeking witnesses following reports of shots fired at a home in the Free Bottom area shortly after 2 p.m. on Wednesday, August 21. In a press release after the incident, the RVIPF […]
BVI seeing alarming rise in robberies
Just over halfway through the calendar year, the number of robberies in the British Virgin Islands has already surpassed those recorded in 2023. According to data from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), there were 15 reported robberies last […]
