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Willock being considered for political advisor role?

Willock being considered for political advisor role?

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has declined to confirm whether former Speaker of the House of Assembly (HOA) Julian Willock is or was being considered for a ministerial political advisor role within his government. BVI News received credible information last week […]

by / on October 1, 2024 at 7:30 AM /
MOU in the works as Guyana granted visa-free travel to BVI

MOU in the works as Guyana granted visa-free travel to BVI

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that nationals of Guyana no longer require a visa to visit the British Virgin Islands (BVI). He also announced that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is being drafted between the two countries to strengthen […]

by / on October 1, 2024 at 7:27 AM /
Is the Road Town Market Square a ‘white elephant’?

Is the Road Town Market Square a ‘white elephant’?

Territorial At-Large Representative and Deputy Speaker Stacey Mather has raised concerns about the government’s investment in Road Town Market Square, questioning whether the $1.5 million project, intended to revitalise the area and provide opportunities for vendors, will ever generate returns. […]

by / on October 1, 2024 at 7:16 AM /
Premier: Public healthcare is the solution to NHI woes

Premier: Public healthcare is the solution to NHI woes

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that the BVI focus more on public institutions to address the growing challenge of financing healthcare, stressing that the costs are significant and can strain the territory’s budget. During a press conference yesterday, Dr […]

by / on October 1, 2024 at 7:12 AM /
VIP dropped the ball on UK loan — Walwyn

VIP dropped the ball on UK loan — Walwyn

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn accused the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government of making a critical error by refusing the United Kingdom’s offer of a $426 million loan guarantee in 2019. The loan, intended to assist with the recovery following […]

by / on October 1, 2024 at 6:05 AM /
Premier details plan for $100M loan, tasking ministries to boost revenue

Premier details plan for $100M loan, tasking ministries to boost revenue

As the government prepares to acquire a $100 million loan for infrastructure development and other projects, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has indicated that he will task ministries with identifying ways to increase revenue. During a press conference today, September 30, […]

by / on September 30, 2024 at 2:20 PM /
AUDIT: Political Advisor contracts undermine fair procurement

AUDIT: Political Advisor contracts undermine fair procurement

Auditor General Sonia Webster has raised serious concerns over the appointment of ministerial political advisors, citing their involvement as undermining the government’s procurement process. In her 2024 Audit Report on Major Public Contracts, Webster revealed that political advisors were often […]

by / on September 30, 2024 at 7:58 AM /
BVIEC says in-person bill payments continuing as a precaution

BVIEC says in-person bill payments continuing as a precaution

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) has reassured customers that there has been no known breach of their online services, but they are still encouraging in-person payments as a precaution. In their latest update, BVIEC confirmed that their online systems remain […]

by / on September 30, 2024 at 7:47 AM /
Education Minister questions Opposition tactics

Education Minister questions Opposition tactics

Education Minister Sharie de Castro has condemned what she described as the Opposition’s tactics during a House of Assembly debate last week, accusing them of attempting to mislead the public about government procedures and timelines. De Castro made these remarks […]

by / on September 30, 2024 at 7:15 AM /
Mather flags unfinished D5 E-Zone project highlighted in AG’s report

Mather flags unfinished D5 E-Zone project highlighted in AG’s report

Territorial At-Large Representative and Deputy Speaker Stacy Mather has raised concerns over the government’s unfinished District 5 Economic Zone (E-Zone) project in Huntum’s Ghut. The project remains incomplete despite years of delays and additional funding, according to an Auditor General’s […]

by / on September 30, 2024 at 7:10 AM /