Territorial At-Large Representative and Deputy Speaker Stacy Mather has raised concerns over the government’s unfinished District 5 Economic Zone (E-Zone) project in Huntum’s Ghut. The project remains incomplete despite years of delays and additional funding, according to an Auditor General’s […]
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Governor’s Office extends Future Fund application deadline
The Governor’s Office has extended the deadline for applications to the Future Fund until October 11. Established by the UK government, the fund aims to promote youth empowerment and good governance, offering a total of $50,000 in grants. The Future […]
$100M loan bill came to thwart our no-confidence vote — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has accused the government of introducing a resolution to borrow $100 million for infrastructural projects as a ploy to thwart an impending no-confidence motion from the Opposition. During a House of Assembly debate on the […]
CXC math a struggle for BVI! Territory excels in other subjects
The Ministry of Education has indicated the need for improvement in Mathematics as the Virgin Islands recorded a pass rate of 46.45% in June 2024 Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) results. According to a press release […]
Opposition still bitter over USVI Governor’s support — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has accused the parliamentary Opposition of harbouring bitterness over United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Governor Albert Bryan Jr’s open support of the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) during the last elections. The Premier shared his sentiments, highlighting […]
DeCastro mocks Opposition over ‘8th Grader’ taunts
During a spirited House of Assembly session, Education Minister Sharie deCastro hit back at Opposition members who accused the government of being run by ‘eighth graders’. While the remarks from the Opposition criticised the government’s approach, deCastro used the opportunity […]
Premier puzzled over Opposition’s ‘obsession’ with Trinidad consultant
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed bewilderment over Opposition members’ fixation on the nationality of one of the government’s political advisors, calling it unnecessary and irrelevant to the issue at hand. Speaking during a debate in the House of Assembly, […]
Wheatley addresses statements from VG ad hoc committee
Minister of Health Vincent Wheatley has addressed the House of Assembly (HOA) regarding the Ad Hoc Committee for Urgent Enhancement of Healthcare on Virgin Gorda, which has called for a preview of the government’s preliminary estimates for the 2025 budget. […]
Prioritise us! Ad Hoc committee in VG calls for preview of 2025 budget
An ad hoc committee formed by Virgin Gorda residents to lobby for better healthcare on the sister island, is calling for a preview of government’s preliminary estimates for the 2025 budget to ensure that funds for community healthcare are prioritised. […]
Skelton criticises government’s resolution for $100M loan
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has criticised the government’s loan resolution introduced in the House of Assembly yesterday, claiming that the measure lacks substance and transparency. Skelton questioned the resolution’s appropriateness, which seeks to borrow $100 million for government infrastructure projects, […]
