Local attorney Jamal Smith has questioned the motives behind former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering’s political campaign and his attempt at a reset. Dr Pickering lost his Seventh District post at the 2019 elections after 20 consecutive years to current […]
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Virgin Islanders could end up with a constitution they don’t like
Territorial At-Large Representative Carvin Malone said if BVIslanders aren’t careful, the next version of the constitution may not reflect their ideas and hopes for the territory’s future. To ensure this doesn’t happen, Malone is urging residents to submit their views […]
Two charged for separate incidents involving minors
BVI News understands that the police recently arrested and charged two persons for their roles in separate incidents involving minors. In the first incident, our news centre understands that a 16-year-old boy was charged for having sexual intercourse with a […]
Should BVI create special residency programme for expat teachers?
As the government takes steps to develop a new policy to govern residency and belongership, one social commentator has suggested that a ‘fast track’ residency pathway for expat teachers would help the territory retain more of these professionals. Teacher retention […]
BVI makes moves to fully revive yachting sector
Amid concerns that the BVI has lost some yachts to neighboring jurisdictions, local stakeholders are taking steps to recapture sailors as the global yachting sector continues to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent delegation from the territory sought to […]
Attorney baffled at Smith being ‘assigned’ as D1 Rep
Local attorney Jamal Smith has frowned on a new arrangement whereby Territorial At-Large Representative Neville ’Sheep’ Smith has been assigned to serve as the provisional representative for the First District in the absence of former Premier Andrew Fahie. Fahie, who is the […]
No national plan in place to manage school maintenance
Education Minister Sharie de Castro has revealed that the BVI does not currently have a national maintenance plan in place for schools in the territory. The issue of the maintenance of schools has been brought to the forefront recently after […]
Tenders Board needs to ensure gov’t gets value for money
In the face of criticisms that the government sometimes approves questionable and overpriced projects, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has urged for the Central Tenders Board (CTB) to strive to ensure the government gets the best bargain in projects it approves. […]
Smith Shocked! Says Walwyn may have jeopardised pending case
Local attorney Jamal Smith has indicated that Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn may have jeopardised his pending court case with the public statement he made after being arrested and charged with breach of trust by a public officer. Last week, […]
Betteto Frett loses multi-million dollar suit vs FirstBank
The High Court has ruled against local businessman and hotelier, Betteto Frett, in a suit he brought against FirstBank in relation to several unpaid loans. According to the court document seen by BVI News, Frett borrowed some $6.7 million from FirstBank […]