Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has encouraged Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley to avoid the advice of bureaucrats as he makes critical decisions concerning the distribution of funds in the budget. “I’m urging the Minister of Finance to […]
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Penn supports term limits for Premier’s post
Health Minister and Chairman of the NDP, Marlon Penn said he is in favour of term limits for the post of Premier of the BVI and argued that the territory should follow other countries in adopting this practice. “I support […]
GIS inks deal with telecoms company for TV station launch
The Government Information Service (GIS) will be launching a television station and has inked a deal with one local telecommunications company for broadcasting purposes. This is according to Director of Communications Arliene Penn who said engagements have been had with […]
We’ve inspired confidence, Premier says ahead of UK trip
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that his government has made significant strides in implementing governance reforms — an argument he believes can bolster his planned request for the UK to remove a Parliamentary Order in Council against the BVI. […]
Dogs euthanised for vicious attacks — RVIPF
Four dogs found to be perpetrators of attacks on people and livestock in the territory have been put to death. The Royal Virgin Islands Police (RVIPF) said in a media release yesterday that it ordered that the dogs be euthanised […]
Penn would remove controversial retirement act if made Premier
Health Minister Marlon Penn has said he would agree to remove a section of a controversial piece of legislation that helped to regularise the pension packages of lawmakers if he becomes Premier of the territory. The Retiring Allowances (Legislative Services) Amendment […]
Several illegal immigrants discovered on VG
This article has been updated. Information reaching BVI News is that nearly two dozen illegal immigrants have been discovered on the sister island of Virgin Gorda. A media release from the Immigration Department said the group of was found aboard […]
My administration can’t be blamed for the roads!
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that persons should not point the finger at his administration for the current deplorable state of roads in the BVI. He suggested that the BVI has not invested in properly developing its infrastructure over […]
Staffing issue | Community centre used without proper consent?
Local lawmakers have been made aware of a suspicion that at least one community centre is, possibly, being used without proper consent, and about a staffing concern at the Purcell Estate Community Centre. These were highlighted during recent Standing Finance […]
If we’re facing Breach of Trust, others should too — Vanterpool
Yet another lawmaker has expressed concern over the recent spate of arrests of public officials for allegedly breaking rules as they executed their duties in office. Previously, both Public Works Minister Kye Rymer and Health Minister Marlon Penn both shared concerns about these […]