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 […]
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BVI dropped the ball in preparing for independence
The Virgin Islands may have let things slip after once having a constitution that was purportedly the envy of other United Kingdom Overseas Territories. This was the view shared recently by former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering who said he […]
Fraser says constitution review should have been further along
While making a plea recently for persons to get involved in the current ongoing process of constitutional reform, Opposition Leader Julian Fraser said he felt the process could have advanced much further had it not been for setbacks. “One of […]
Fahie and Kadeem Maynard plead not guilty to racketeering charge
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has pleaded not guilty to new charges of racketeering when he appeared before a Miami court yesterday, November 16. Fahie, who appeared briefly before Magistrate Judge Melissa Damian, was charged with Interstate and Foreign Travel in […]
Penn says projects mismanaged at BVIHSA; declines outside help
Health Minister Marlon Penn has lambasted the handling of the Road Town clinic project, arguing that it remains incomplete as a result of some glaring omissions. The minister also listed mismanagement among the factors that caused the local clinic to […]
Gov’t would have to ignore public backlash to fight diabetes
President of the BVI Diabetes Association Dr Sharlon Lewis said the government would have to be willing to ignore public opinion if it chooses to restrict food items that contribute to high sugar intake and diabetes in the territory. Dr […]
BVI Marine Association optimistic about govt’s new boating policy
Even as others have expressed uncertainty over the new policy changes that Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced for the yachting industry, Chairman of the BVI Marine Association, Andrew Ball has expressed optimism. Under the new policy, the government no longer requires BVI […]
BVI must see foreign investors as ‘friends’ — Dr Pickering
Former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering has encouraged residents to embrace the concept of foreign investors and suggested this is a much-needed factor for the territory to move forward. According to Dr Pickering, how the BVI enhances and leverages its […]
Rymer calls for Alcoholics Anonymous for BVI
Deputy Premier Kye Rymer has called for a treatment programme in the BVI to address the issue of alcoholic dependency that is similar to the US version of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship programme for people who […]
Police record upsurge in vehicular theft
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is recording spike in theft from motor vehicles and is asking the public to ensure that vehicles are locked when not […]
