Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has suggested that there may be too many exemptions and disqualifications preventing persons from serving as jurors in trials before the High Court. The Third District Representative’s statement came as legislators debated the provisions of the […]
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Two unresponsive and 2 injured in East End shooting
Multiple people have been injured in a shooting incident that happened on the eastern end of Tortola Friday evening, October 21. Two persons are unresponsive and two were found injured at the scene of the incident. The Royal Virgin Islands […]
Lorna Stevens charged with breach of trust by a public officer
Assistant Secretary within the Ministry of Education, Lorna Stevens has been arrested and charged with Breach of Trust by a Public Officer. The exact date of her arrest is not immediately clear to BVI News but the police told our […]
Premier keen on pushing agro-trade in OECS
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed that the BVI should strengthen its ties with its partners in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) by participating in agricultural trade, among other things. In an address during the opening ceremony of […]
Ongoing political turbulence in UK could shake BVI
Former Deputy Premier Dr Kedrick Pickering is warning that residents need to show more interest in governing their own affairs especially with the recent political developments in the United Kingdom (UK). Prime Minister Liz Truss yesterday announced her intention to […]
No existing laws to prevent container homes in BVI
Amid the public debate about the construction of container homes in the BVI, the Town & Country Planning Department has confirmed that there are no laws to prevent the construction of these structures in the territory. Earlier this week, BVI […]
Public invited to comment on Jury bill after outcry from legislators
Amid outcry from some elected leaders that the Jury Act, 2022 is being passed without adequate public consultation, the Deputy Governor’s Office is now asking the public to give feedback on the proposed bill. The recent Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended the […]
Dr Pickering having ‘quiet talks’ with potential candidates
Former Deputy Premier, Dr Kedrick Pickering said he is currently in discussion with others who may be interested in running for office in the general elections next year. In late September, Dr Pickering announced his intention to contest the elections as a […]
Should small businesses be compensated for staff on jury duty?
Small business owners, especially those on the sister islands whose staff have to serve as jurors in the High Court, should be considered for compensation. This was the view shared by Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley as legislators debated the Jury […]
Liz Truss resigns as UK Prime Minister
Prime Minister Liz Truss just moments ago announced her intention to resign as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. The move comes just six weeks into her appointment as leader of the country. Truss said she was elected by the […]
