Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn has once again vehemently denied any wrongdoing on his part in relation to the controversial Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) perimeter wall project. Walwyn, along with his former Assistant Secretary, Lorna Stephens, faces charges of […]
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Governor unmoved! Says UK never insisted on elections delay
Governor John Rankin has again refuted claims that the United Kingdom (UK) played any role in insisting that BVI delay its general elections immediately after the release of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report. The governor’s comments come in the […]
585 compensation review survey responses received
The following is a media release from the Office of the Deputy Governor. Consultancy firm PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services Limited (PwC) has reported that 585 survey responses were received and 15 stakeholder meetings were held with Public Officers across the Virgin […]
BREAKING: Dr Kedrick Pickering returns to NDP
Former Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick Pickering has returned to the National Democratic Party (NDP) fold ahead of the upcoming general elections. The former Deputy Premier made an appearance alongside former Chairman Myron Walwyn and current Chairman and Health Minister Marlon […]
Governor forwards CSC and EZ audit reports to police, DPP and AG
Following the release of two damning audit reports on contracts the government issued to consultant Claude Skelton Cline and EZ Shipping, the Office of the Governor has sanctioned the assistance of legal and law enforcement agencies locally to review and […]
One-sided affair! Malone, Wheatley criticise EZ Shipping audit report
Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley and Territorial At-Large Member Carvin Malone have heaped criticism on the Auditor General’s report on contracts for static marine platforms between the Andrew Fahie-led Virgin Islands Party government and EZ Shipping in 2020. The two […]
Premier mocks Turnbull over recusal from Skelton Cline debate
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has condemned Labour Minister Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull over his recusal from a recent debate in the House of Assembly (HOA), threatening to play a tape which would highlight Turnbull’s inconsistency. Turnbull recused himself from the debate […]
We’re trying to avoid underhanded policing tactics — Fraser
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has argued that the BVI should be trying to avoid law enforcement tactics that will infringe upon the rights of residents of the territory. Fraser’s comments were made after Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley withdrew a controversial […]
Police officers to model fashion in Family Fridays initiative
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is taking an unusual approach to community policing this week in observance of its Family Friday’s initiative. The RVIPF has partnered with UMI Fashions and officers attached to the Force will be hitting […]
Premier proposes withdrawal of Police Bill
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley moved a motion in the House of Assembly moments ago to withdraw the controversial Police Bill. The motion was seconded by Opposition Leader Julian Fraser. Premier Wheatley said attempts were made to modernise the bill and […]