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BVIHSA Chairman Moleto Smith

BVIHSA actively working on compensation issues

Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Moleto Smith, said the BVIHSA Board has been making the long-protested issue of compensation for staff a matter of priority. Smith told reporters at a recent press conference that the issues of […]

by / on November 25, 2022 at 6:25 AM /
Premier Fahie

Embattled former Premier Andrew Fahie resigns and retires

Embattled and disgraced former Premier Andrew Fahie has officially resigned from his elected post as First District Representative, effective today, November 24. Fahie announced his resignation in a letter addressed to the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Corine George-Massicote. […]

by / on November 24, 2022 at 2:55 PM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Resignation Letter from former Premier Andrew Fahie

The following is a letter from former Premier, Andrew Fahie, addressed to Speaker of the House of Assembly Corine George-Massicote and was read in the House on Thursday, November 24, 2022. First, I must once again congratulate you as you […]

by / on November 24, 2022 at 1:55 PM /
NDP throws full support behind Walwyn in wake of his arrest

NDP throws full support behind Walwyn in wake of his arrest

The National Democratic Party (NDP) has thrown the full weight of its support behind its embattled former chairman Myron Walwyn who served within the previous NDP government as Education Minister.  The party issued a statement yesterday, November 23 expressing unequivocal […]

by / on November 24, 2022 at 8:11 AM /
The top four most senior officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police. From Left: Assistant Commissioner Pam Trevillion, Police Commissioner Mark Collins, Deputy Commissioners Jacqueline Vanterpool and St Clair Amory. (Photo Provided

New Assistant and Deputy Commissioners sworn in, appointed

The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The two Deputy Commissioners, St. Clair Amory and Jacqueline Vanterpool, officially received their certificates of appointment yesterday afternoon from His Excellency the Governor John Rankin, while […]

by / on November 24, 2022 at 8:00 AM /
Governor Rankin

Governor’s Office assessing impact of EU Court ruling

The Governor’s Office has stated that it will be working with personnel in the BVI and the United Kingdom to determine how the BVI may be affected by this week’s ruling handed down by the European Union Court. For some […]

by / on November 24, 2022 at 7:30 AM /
Statement by NDP on the recent arrest of Myron Walwyn

Statement by NDP on the recent arrest of Myron Walwyn

The following is a statement from the National Democratic Party dated Wednesday, November 23, 2022. A few weeks ago, The National Democratic Party (NDP) noted the announcement of the arrest of Former Chairman, Myron V. Walwyn. Having now properly considered […]

by / on November 24, 2022 at 6:48 AM /
Kedrick Malone.

Diplomacy critical in helping BVI navigate UK relations

Former BVI London Office Director Kedrick Malone said he believes the BVI will be in greater need of diplomatic skills in the near future. This year, the BVI London Office and BVI House observed 20 years of permanent representation and […]

by / on November 24, 2022 at 6:17 AM /
A close up of pills pouring out of a prescription medication bottle that rests on a table. The image is photogrphed using a very shallow depth of field.

Be careful with antibiotics, Health Ministry warns

The Health Ministry is warning the public not to abuse antibiotics as this can lead to the development of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in their bodies. The Ministry said persons should ensure they are not using counterfeit drugs and ensure they […]

by / on November 24, 2022 at 6:13 AM /
BVI has a leadership challenge, says Skelton Cline

BVI has a leadership challenge, says Skelton Cline

Commentator and clergyman Claude Skelton Cline said he believes the BVI has been dealing with a leadership challenge in recent times. According to Skelton Cline, the BVI needs a profile or some sort of threshold that not only speaks to […]

by / on November 23, 2022 at 3:43 PM /