Third District Representative Julian Fraser has sought to set the records straight by reminding residents that roads on private estates are not the responsibility of the government. Fraser said the government has no responsibility to maintain these thoroughfares, which he […]
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Police release identity of missing boaters
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is now able to release the identity of the two men reported missing at sea following boat mishap. The lone […]
Premier announces $399M budget for 2023
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced the estimated fiscal budget for 2023 to be $399.33 million. According to Dr Wheatley, this figure is a decrease of $21.17 million when compared to the total revised expenditure of […]
Delays by US Prosecution humbug Fahie’s trial
Prosecutorial delays were among the main issues outlined in a request by former Premier Andrew Fahie’s legal team to reset his trial date from January 2023 to May of next year. Fahie’s attorney, Theresa Van Vliet told a Miami court […]
Premier refutes Pickering’s claim about dad’s ‘unfinished’ work
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has refuted claims that his father, Douglas Wheatley, did not complete a task in relation to constitutional work delegated years ago, as alleged by former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering. According to Dr Pickering, the territory’s […]
VG pushed too far! Wheatley vexed by sister island’s banking situation
Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has lamented the poor state of banking in Virgin Gorda since the September 2017 hurricanes and has called for action to be taken to remedy the issue. “We went from no banks in 2017 to […]
Local businesses frustrated by frequent holidays in BVI
Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley said some businesses in the territory are complaining that the number of public holidays in the BVI have been causing financial strain as they have to pause their operations to recognise these important days. There […]
Rocked! Malone hints at his “friend and brother” who retired
Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone has bemoaned the political turbulence that has beset the BVI in the past several months, saying he isn’t sure which event has been ‘rocked’ him the most. Among other references, Malone dropped hints about the […]
Former Premier Fahie requests further postponement of trial
Former Premier Andrew Fahie, through his attorney Theresa Van Vliet, has requested that his trial be reset to May 8, 2023. This is the second request by Fahie for a postponement of his trial. His initial July 2022 trial date […]
Lobster Fest serves up 10 years of crustacean goodness
The 10th-anniversary edition of the Anegada Lobster Festival (ALF) served up a splendid and fascinating demonstration of what the most gastronomic celebration this side of the Caribbean should be and truly lived up to its billing as one of the […]
