Co-host of the Talking Points radio show Elvin Grant has posited that the BVI could benefit from a law that would allow residents to remove elected leaders from office before the end of their term in office. In situations where […]
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UPDATE: Smith awaiting go-ahead from AG before returning to work
This story has been updated Though being expected to return from administrative leave on Monday, November 21, Customs Commissioner Wade Smith did not turn up for work. Sources close to the Customs boss confirmed to our news centre Monday evening […]
Trial date set for trio as former Ports boss pleads not guilty
Former BVI Ports Authority Director Oleanvine Pickering Maynard pleaded not guilty to charges of racketeering when she appeared before Magistrate Judge Melissa Damian in a Miami court last Thursday. The former ports boss was arraigned separately from her co-accused — […]
Former BVI prosecutor writes letter to Governor in Walwyn’s defense
Former BVI police prosecutor Jefferson Knight has written a letter addressed to Governor John Rankin stating that the recent arrest and charge of former Education Minister Myron Walwyn was unlawful because it violated a few local laws. Walwyn was recently […]
Pickering promises first-class youth centres for VG if elected
Residents in Virgin Gorda may be the beneficiaries of two brand new state-of-the-art youth centres if all goes according to plan for former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering after next year’s general elections which are due around mid-May. Dr Pickering […]
UK to send final shipment of COVID vaccines to BVI
The BVI is set to receive a final shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from the UK this Wednesday. According to Health Minister Marlon Penn, the vaccines were promised under the terms of a revised Memorandum of Understanding between the UK Health […]
Man succumbs to injuries sustained in utility pole incident on Tortola
A man injured during an accident involving a utility pole yesterday, November 17, has died. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force’s (RVIPF) Information Unit gave that indication while responding to questions from our news centre Friday morning, November 18. “Police […]
Next constitution should give protection to ‘indigenous BVIslanders’ — Willock
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Julian Willock said he believes the next version of the territory’s constitution should contain “some protection for the indigenous Virgin Islander”. “I make no apology for that,” Willock said on the Talking Points […]
Big plans coming for local charter boating industry
In addition to the relaxed measures the BVI has put in place to facilitate foreign charter boats, Premier Natalio Wheatley said special measures are being put in place to benefit local charter companies and other players in the marine industry. […]
Government’s Liquor Licences Act could result in more noise
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has cautioned that the proposed Liquor Licenses Act, 2019 that elected leaders are now considering could lead to more noise in many communities already plagued by that nuisance. If passed, the proposed bill would modernise the […]
