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Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

COI found no smoking gun so witch hunts should be avoided

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has reasoned that the Commission of Inquiry (COI) found no incontrovertible incriminating evidence as it examined the state of governance in the BVI. However, he suggested the dynamics of the COI may have changed as the […]

by / on July 27, 2022 at 7:27 AM /
House of Lords

UK All-Party Parliamentary Group ‘hugely’ important

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley described a recently re-established All-Party Parliamentary Group in the United Kingdom (UK) as being hugely important for representing the BVI’s interests to the UK. The Premier recently announced the group’s re-establishment while speaking in the House […]

by / on July 27, 2022 at 7:16 AM /
Fingerprints, phone data, CCTV used to link duo to Butler murder

Fingerprints, phone data, CCTV used to link duo to Butler murder

Cellular phone data along with video surveillance have caused Arien Fahie to be labelled as the triggerman in the June 21st robbery and murder of Corey Butler. This was among the allegations presented to the court when Fahie and his […]

by / on July 26, 2022 at 4:11 PM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley with members of the Virgin Islands diaspora in London.

Premier away on official visit in UK

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is currently away from the territory on an official visit to the United Kingdom. A press release from the Premier’s Office said the Premier will engage in a series of meetings with the Chairman of the […]

by / on July 26, 2022 at 12:03 PM /
Premier says VI regional relationship is strong

Premier says VI regional relationship is strong

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has affirmed that the Virgin Islands’ relationship with the region “is as strong as it has ever been”.  Speaking at the House of Assembly on July 21, Premier Wheatley referenced the territory’s relationship with CARICOM, the […]

by / on July 26, 2022 at 10:25 AM /
The RDA has created a poll on their website asking residents to select their favoured design of the three options above.

Back to the polls! WE Ferry terminal going to public for review

New designs for the West End Ferry terminal have been put into the public domain for a decision on a new façade.  The project, which was introduced to the public by the Recovery and Development Agency (RDA) months ago, was met with some […]

by / on July 26, 2022 at 8:07 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

Anti-Price Gouging Task Force was not effective, says Finance Minister

The Anti-Price Gouging Task Force has not been effective so the government is now trying to pivot to different ways to control the mark-up of prices for goods and services by businesses in the territory. Back in March, former Premier […]

by / on July 26, 2022 at 7:45 AM /
Flag bearers Elinah Phillip and Kyron McMaster during the Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on July 23, 2021. (Photo Credit: Matthias Hangst/Getty Images)

Olympians to get stipend for sports tourism

BVI Olympians may soon be getting a financial boost for themselves and also to assist in promoting the territory in their travels. Making an announcement in the House of Assembly recently, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said: “The BVI Tourist Board […]

by / on July 26, 2022 at 7:30 AM /
Newly crowned Miss BVI wants to spread awareness on sexual assault

Newly crowned Miss BVI wants to spread awareness on sexual assault

The newly crowned Miss BVI, Jareena Penn said she will use her new platform to spread awareness about sexual assault in the territory. Speaking with BVI News after her coronation on Sunday, the new queen said it was something she […]

by / on July 26, 2022 at 7:28 AM /
Fraser

Int’l community tightening screws on local businesses — Fraser

Third District Representative Julian Fraser has suggested that the international community is making things more difficult for local businesses in the BVI. Speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) during the debate on the BVI Business Companies Amendment Act recently, […]

by / on July 26, 2022 at 7:18 AM /