The BVI Olympic Committee (BVIOC) has named its largest team that will be competing at the Commonwealth Games to be held in Birmingham, England later this month. The BVI’s Commonwealth Games team will compromise 19 athletes spread across four sporting […]
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Speaker declines to comment on Fahie’s Notice of Absence
Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) Corine George-Massicote said she will refrain from commenting on whether she accepts or will accept First District Representative Andrew Fahie’s notice of absence from parliamentary sittings. Under the rules that govern the HOA, […]
Conflict, hostility should be avoided between BVI and UK
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has argued that conflict and hostility with Governor John Rankin is something that should be avoided where possible. Premier Wheatley‘s remarks came against the backdrop that there were conflicts between elected members of government and the […]
Gov’t seeking bids to rebuild Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre
The government is inviting bids for the contract to construct the new Eslyn Henley Richiez Learning Centre. The proposed work includes but is not limited to the demolition of the existing structure, site clearance and construction of a new school […]
Premier to discuss increasing fiscal space with UK for road projects
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that discussions on how the BVI can improve its road infrastructure will soon be held with representatives of the United Kingdom (UK). I wouldn’t say that [remedial] action just takes place after someone takes […]
No single stakeholder group speaks for everyone in BVI — Governor
Responding to criticisms that the persons he speaks with may not quite cover the views of the BVI public, Governor John Rankin has said he is familiar with many persons engaged in various causes in the community. Governor Rankin said […]
Still no Withers Law report on COI! Malone concerned
Territorial-At-Large Representative Carvin Malone said he will bring forth several issues to the next sitting of the House of Assembly including the need for the report by Withers Law Firm on the Commission of Inquiry (COI) hearing. In a recent […]
Judge tosses video evidence coming from house where Erickson fled
A judge has decided to exclude video evidence in the matter involving St Ellmore Garraway, a man charged with perverting the course of justice for allegedly blocking police as they were on the hunt for his associate and one-time fugitive […]
Why the rush? Malone questions haste in pushing COI reforms
Opposition legislator Carvin Malone has questioned the haste with which some legislation related to the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended reforms has been proceeding. The Government of National Unity signed a framework agreement with the United Kingdom (UK) that offered […]
Residents, visitors advised to keep away from eastern Anegada beach
Natural resources Minister Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull is advising residents and visitors against visiting the eastern beaches of Anegada fro the next few days. This warning comes because the carcasses of several short-fin pilot whales were removed from the area this […]