Governor John Rankin has said he is open to having discussions with Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley on removing the Order in Council that the United Kingdom government has on stand-by to partially suspend the Virgin Islands’ constitution. Speaking at a […]
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Jose Almestica charged with Deverson Williams’ murder
The following is a media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF). The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force Major Crime Team today charged Jose Almestica, 33, with murder in the shooting death of Deverson Williams. Almestica, who is […]
‘Restrictive’ language in amended ROI Act a concern for governor
Governor John Rankin has expressed some concerns with the language of the amended Register of Interest Act, and believes it may be contrary to the new culture of transparency and accountability the government is trying to foster in the territory. […]
By-election may not happen after Fahie misses third House sitting
Former Premier Andrew Fahie may soon have to vacate his seat in the House of Assembly (HOA) once he misses a third consecutive sitting, but a by-election that will see him being replaced as First District Representative may not be […]
Speed bumps! Premier says COI Implementation Unit delayed
A unit intended to overlook the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommended reforms has encountered a delay in its start, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley disclosed recently. “We ran into little speed bumps with the Implementation Unit because the […]
Free festival a possibility but the $$ must come from somewhere
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said having a festival that is free for all is something the government can consider but residents must understand that it will cost considerably more than the existing budget of a million dollars or less to […]
Premier hopeful A/C at Sports Complex installed by October
In an update on two government projects that are currently ongoing, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the repair and installation of air conditioning at the Multi-purpose Sports Complex in Road Town is well underway while a loan had to be […]
New bill for WSD doesn’t have much independence — Fraser
Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has argued that a proposed legislative amendment that will bring significant changes to the Water and Sewerage Department should mean more financial independence but does not reflect that. Legislators were at the time debating the Water […]
Regressive 7% tax led residents to other ways of transferring $$
Minister of Social Development Marlon Penn said the seven per cent tax on money services transfers has been regressive to the people of the territory and has only driven them to find different means to get money out of the […]
UPDATE: Erickson would not receive fair trial in USA, lawyers argued
Defence lawyers in the appeal against Nyron ‘Batt’ Erickson’s extradition from the BVI to the United States wanted the court to consider that he would not receive a fair trial once extradited, court documents show. Erickson, who was represented by […]
