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Smith questions motives of Dr Pickering’s political ‘reset’ attempt

Smith questions motives of Dr Pickering’s political ‘reset’ attempt

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 […]

by / on November 10, 2022 at 7:32 AM /
Minister of Health Carvin Malone

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 […]

by / on November 10, 2022 at 6:23 AM /
Two charged for separate incidents involving minors

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 […]

by / on November 9, 2022 at 12:46 PM /
Should BVI create special residency programme for expat teachers?

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 […]

by / on November 9, 2022 at 7:54 AM /
John Samuel

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 […]

by / on November 9, 2022 at 7:35 AM /
Neville 'Sheep' Smith

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 […]

by / on November 9, 2022 at 6:16 AM /
The ceiling of a classroom at Althea Scatliffe Primary School has collapsed.

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 […]

by / on November 9, 2022 at 6:10 AM /
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley

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. […]

by / on November 9, 2022 at 6:08 AM /
Local attorney-at-law, Jamal Smith.

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, […]

by / on November 8, 2022 at 7:42 AM /
FirstBank

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 […]

by / on November 8, 2022 at 7:30 AM /