While elected leaders are debating the Jury Act (2022) which is expected to improve the justice system, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he wants to assure residents that the bill will not make juryless trials legal in the territory. The […]
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I’ve lost confidence in the Governor
Damion Grange, one of the hosts of the Talking Points radio show on ZBVI, has stated that he has lost confidence in Governor John Rankin and doesn’t believe he represents the people’s interest. Speaking on the October 10 edition of […]
Malone claims closeness to Fahie led to his removal from Cabinet
Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone said his closeness to the now-disgraced former Premier Andrew Fahie caused him to be removed from the Cabinet following Fahie’s detention in Florida on drug trafficking and money laundering charges earlier this year. For months, the former […]
Committee established to name national heores
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley announced that Cabinet has already established a committee that is tasked with proposing a list of national heroes for elected leaders to consider. “These are individuals whose feats are so incredibly noteworthy and special that they […]
BVI falling behind? USVI named fastest growing tourist destination
As the BVI continues to resuscitate its tourism industry which took a massive hit during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, recent statistics are showing that the neighbouring US Virgin Islands (USVI) is the fastest growing destination in the Caribbean […]
All of the BVI’s failings were under the Governor — Malone
Former Health Minister Carvin Malone has suggested that all of the major failings in government that led to the Commission of Inquiry (COI) were under the supervision of the Governor’s Office. During an appearance on the Talking Points show on Monday, Malone […]
New Assistant and Deputy Commissioner to be announced soon
Police Commissioner Mark Collins said the territory will soon hear the names of the persons who have been chosen to serve as Assistant Commissioner and Deputy Commissioner of Police. He said recruiters should have finalised the hiring process for the […]
75 firearms seized since the start of the year
Police Commissioner Mark Collins said the police have seized 75 firearms and more than 2,000 rounds of ammunition since the start of the year. Commissioner Collins made the revelation while speaking about the success of local crime fighters at the […]
UK’s threat of partial suspension meant ‘total suspension’ for BVI
Former legislator Myron Walwyn has concluded that the United Kingdom’s threat of partial suspension of the BVI’s constitution is perceived by some residents as a complete suspension. This partial suspension meant that there would be an interruption of the parts of the […]
HM Prison to now get CCTV surveillance
A troubling review of security arrangements at His Majesty’s Prison at Balsam Ghut has led to a suite of new features and upgrades being implemented at the institution. According to a recent report issued by Governor John Rankin, the prison […]