Businessman and Fifth District candidate for the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), Marvin ‘MB’ Blyden, has come out swinging against incumbent D5 Representative Kye Rymer; taking shots at Rymer over what he perceived as the legislator’s failings as a government […]
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Order in Council might not be lifted till May 2024
It might not be till a little more than one year’s time before the United Kingdom (UK) lifts the feared Order in Council that is currently being held in reserve in the UK parliament. The Order in Council facilitates for […]
Walwyn dismayed at Premier’s belated ‘greedy bill’ admission
Former legislator Myron Walwyn has expressed dismay at Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley’s belated admission that the contentious ‘greedy bill’ passed by his Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government was a mistake. The so-called ‘greedy bill’ is a reference to the Retiring Allowances […]
Gloves off! Fraser pummelled for distorting OJ’s record
Virgin Islands Party (VIP) candidate, Kevin ‘OJ’ Smith, has accused incumbent Third District Representative, Julian Fraser, of attempting to mislead the public when he referenced Smith’s work with now-disgraced former premier, Andrew Fahie. Fahie is currently awaiting trial in the […]
Gov’t clueless on what tourists want — Lorna Smith
Territorial At-Large candidate for the National Democratic Party (NDP), Lorna Smith has slammed the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government for being oblivious in its approach to issues facing the local tourism industry. Pointing to several ATM machines in the Second […]
Symorne Penn is acting head as Abraham retires from BVIEC!
Managing Director of the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) Leroy Abraham has officially retired from the organisation. According to a Cabinet document only released last Thursday, Abraham’s retirement from the government-owned power company took effect since December 31, 2022. During a […]
Missing teen located!
Jessica Lewis, the 14-year-old girl who was reported missing, has been located. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said the youngster was found unharmed and has been returned to her parent. The police did not give details on her […]
Politicians lying on campaign trail without blinking — Skelton Cline
The issue of lying politicians on the campaign trail has deeply affected at least one outspoken local commentator and political pundit. Clergyman Claude Skelton Cline took umbrage as he pointed to the various aspiring politicians and those seeking re-election whom […]
Trusted voice: Shereen slams VIP tape, plugs 5-point action plan
Ninth District candidate, Shereen Flax-Charles, has pushed back against the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) for using an old recording of her endorsing the VIP during the 2019 elections. Now a candidate with the Progressive Virgin Islands Movement (PVIM), Flax-Charles is […]
Premier denies D7 neglect, promises ‘greedy bill’ repeal
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley struck a buoyant tone as he sought to rouse constituents at his campaign launch in the Seventh District last evening, assuring them that despite mistakes made, he remains their best option to deliver on the issues […]
