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BVI to host 67th Meteorological Council Session

BVI to host 67th Meteorological Council Session

The government will be hosting the 67th Session of the Meteorological Council (CMC67) from November 18 to November 22. The Caribbean Meteorological Organisation (CMO) collaborates with various weather and climate-sensitive sectors, including aviation, disaster management, agriculture, water resources, health, energy, […]

by / on October 29, 2024 at 5:55 AM /
New audit exposes unreported grant payments

New audit exposes unreported grant payments

A recent audit found that $214,500 in 13 extra grants were distributed between May and December 2021 as part of the Farmers and Fisherfolk COVID-19 Stimulus Programme. These previously undisclosed payments bring up new concerns about the transparency of how […]

by / on October 28, 2024 at 7:57 AM /
AUDIT: Over $1.7M in grants issued without approval

AUDIT: Over $1.7M in grants issued without approval

A recent audit report revealed that over $1.7 million in COVID-19 relief grants were issued without Cabinet approval during the government’s MSME Grant Programme, designed to support small businesses in the BVI during the pandemic. The audit, which scrutinised the […]

by / on October 28, 2024 at 7:51 AM /
Willock, Rosan feud escalates after tape allegation

Willock, Rosan feud escalates after tape allegation

A public row between rival media owners intensified over the weekend with sordid allegations about an illicit sex tape peddled by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO). Guavaberry Media’s Cindy Rosan has denied the existence of any such tape involving herself. […]

by / on October 28, 2024 at 7:27 AM /
Smith not sure what was Premier’s breaking point

Smith not sure what was Premier’s breaking point

Former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has said she was unsure what was the breaking moment that led Premier Natalio Wheatley to revoke her appointment as Deputy Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade. During a press conference held […]

by / on October 28, 2024 at 7:03 AM /
COI audits finally complete

COI audits finally complete

The Governor’s Office announced in a press release on Friday, October 26, that the remaining Commission of Inquiry (COI) audits have now been completed. The Governor indicated that these outstanding audits are now publicly accessible on www.auditbvi.com, though he noted […]

by / on October 28, 2024 at 6:12 AM /
Smith concerned about VI’s political stability

Smith concerned about VI’s political stability

Following her dismissal from the government, former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith has voiced serious concerns about the direction and political stability of the Virgin Islands. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley removed Smith from her position as the Minister for Financial Services, […]

by / on October 25, 2024 at 7:31 AM /
Smith not surprised by selection of Julian Fraser as her replacement

Smith not surprised by selection of Julian Fraser as her replacement

Former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith expressed that she was not surprised Third District Representative Julian Fraser was selected in her stead as Deputy Premier. During a press conference on Wednesday, October 23, Smith was asked whether she was surprised that […]

by / on October 25, 2024 at 7:09 AM /
Central Statistics Office in need of enumerators to complete census

Central Statistics Office in need of enumerators to complete census

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) commenced a search for interested persons to serve as temporary enumerators for the territory’s ongoing census exercise. According to a bulletin issued by the office on Wednesday, October 23, enumerators are needed for the West […]

by / on October 25, 2024 at 7:03 AM /
Healthcare one of our biggest priorities — Premier

Healthcare one of our biggest priorities — Premier

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said healthcare is one of his government’s most significant priorities despite the challenges plaguing his administration. His remarks come amid mounting concerns over healthcare services in the territory and accusations of wasteful government spending on a […]

by / on October 25, 2024 at 6:55 AM /