Third District Representative Julian Fraser has re-issued a warning he made weeks ago that he stands ready, along with the rest of the parliamentary Opposition, to deliver on several motions of no-confidence in the House of Assembly (HOA) against the […]
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High demand! Rymer says multiple flights added for AA launch to BVI
There has been an unmistakably high demand for direct trips between the US mainland and the BVI, and this has resulted in increased bookings for accompanying inaugural flights with American Airlines in the coming weeks. This is according to Communications […]
Florida City honours BVI with holiday
The City of Tamarac in the US state of Florida will officially declare June 1 as Virgin Islands Day to honour the contributions Virgin Islands natives have made to develop the city. The announcement was made by Communications & Works […]
Lorna Smith plans bank talks to fix several issues
Amid cries of poor customer service delivered by banks across the territory, Minister for Financial Services Lorna Smith said an “early meeting with banks” is at the top of her list as a new minister. In recent years, there have […]
The lateness won’t work anymore!
Although they’ve promised to deliver quality leadership throughout the new legislative term, it seems elected leaders have not decided to part with their habitual lateness, which was the subject of much criticism during that last legislative term. While delivering his […]
George-Massicote returns as Speaker! Mather appointed deputy
Corine George-Massicote haș been selected as the Speaker of the House of Assembly. George-Massicote, an attorney-at-law, was elected moments ago during the First Sitting of the First Session of the Fifth House of Assembly after serving for one year in […]
Parliamentary Opposition establishes shadow cabinet
His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition has moved to implement a shadow cabinet to that of the sitting government. A shadow cabinet consists of a group of opposition spokespeople who, under the leadership of the Opposition Leader, form an alternative cabinet to […]
BVI must borrow to improve infrastructure — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reaffirmed that the territory must seek loan funding to facilitate the execution of its much-needed infrastructure projects. Premier Wheatley gave that indication while speaking at a press briefing recently and said this is one of […]
Gov’t expected to announce Labour Tribunal Chair soon
Labour Minister Lorna Smith has indicated that a long outstanding vacancy for a Chairperson of the Labour Arbitration Tribunal has now been filled. However, Smith stopped short of announcing the name of the new Chair which she said was ratified […]
Premier calls for immigration transition
The BVI must undergo an immigration transition if it is to properly address and overcome some of the residency and Belongership obstacles that it has continued to face over the years. This is according to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, who […]