Former legislator Myron Walwyn said he felt the Commission of Inquiry’s (COI) approach to the process was too short-sighted and may not have offered the best perspective after its conclusion. Walwyn was referring to the COI’s move to focus much […]
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Rogue public officer should be an elected leader — Skelton Cline
Controversial radio host Claude Skelton Cline has said ‘rogue’ public officer Najan Christopher would be a great candidate for elected office in the BVI. Christopher is the public officer who was arrested and charged this week after reportedly sending a […]
Reform difficulties not due to lack of cooperation — Stoutt-Igwe
Difficulties alluded to in a report issued by Governor John Rankin on the progress of Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms are unlikely to have been due to a lack of cooperation from the government. This is according to Permanent Secretary […]
I don’t plan to campaign against anyone, Premier says
With general elections looming even as major governance reforms remain ongoing, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is assuring residents that his campaign will be people-oriented and not focused on any other candidates in the upcoming polls. General elections are constitutionally due […]
Financial services professionals urged to speak up now
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has urged financial services professionals to use this period of reform in the BVI to advocate for changes they’d like to see in the industry. The United Kingdom ordered major political and legislative reform for the […]
Governor has made an ‘honest effort’ in COI reforms — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has credited Governor John Rankin for the strides he has made thus far in carrying out his responsibilities in relation to ongoing reforms in the territory. The Premier’s statement comes in the wake of a report by […]
Public Sector Compensation Review to be completed in 9 months
Public servants are likely to hear good news about their salaries and benefits in under a year as the long-awaited Public Service Compensation Review is set to be completed in nine months. The review will be done by the auditing […]
‘Rogue’ public officer arrested and charged five months later
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has formally charged the “rogue” public officer who reportedly sent a diplomatic note to the United States (US) courts to help free disgraced former Premier, Andrew Fahie. Najan Christopher was arrested and charged […]
DEA probing gov’t official? No comment on internal matter, says Gov’s Office
Unconfirmed reports reaching BVI News is that the US Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is currently involved in a matter relating to a senior government official in the BVI. In an attempt to confirm these reports, BVI News reached out to […]
Premier insists access to HOA’s register of interests is unrestricted
Despite claims to the contrary, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that there are no restrictions to accessing House of Assembly (HOA) members’ Register of Interests (ROI) under the new legislative amendments made in the House back in July. The […]
