A relatively major traffic accident has happened near the intersection between Station Avenue and the James Walter Francis Highway on Tortola. The crash happened some time after 2 pm and involved three vehicles. Two of those vehicles sustained considerable damage. […]
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Airports Authority Board and SSB will be dissolved
Following the announcement of the dissolution of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) some weeks ago, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said today that the boards of the BVI Airports Authority (BVIAA), and the Social Security Board (SSB) will also be dissolved. […]
Gov’t proposes shared responsibility with governor to implement COI recommendations
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the National Unity Government’s proposal to the United Kingdom’s government includes a partnership where the Premier and the Governor would be jointly responsible for implementing the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations while maintaining the […]
COI: Comprehensive review of residency, Belonger status needed
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) report has recommended that a review be taken of the processes for the grant of residency and Belongership status in the BVI. The Sir Gary Hickinbottom-led Commission said that in particular, the review should explore […]
Prison undermanned! Half of HMP’s senior managers on suspension
Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP) in Balsam Ghut is currently facing serious staffing issues — particularly at the senior level — as only half of the facility’s Principal Prison Officers (senior managers at the facility) are at work. This is because […]
Inland Revenue extends property tax amnesty to February 2023
The Inland Revenue Department has announced that the government plans to extend the 100 per cent reduction on property tax interests accrued for the 2021 tax year and prior years. The period of relief of interests extends from March 1, […]
Sports may soon be placed as its own line item in territory’s budget
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said sports may soon be placed as a line item in the territory’s annual national budget. While at the celebration ceremony for the CARIFTA Games athletes last Thursday, Dr Wheatley said he thinks now is a […]
Bike found! Fireman’s burial halted as suspicion of foul play arises
Information reaching our news centre is that the discovery of deceased fireman Shaqhoi Smith’s motorcycle has led to an increased suspicion surrounding his death and ultimately a stoppage of his burial to conduct an autopsy. Smith was involved in a […]
Steps must be taken to protect statutory boards, Sir Gary warns
Statutory boards in the BVI need to be protected in order to maintain their independence from the executive government. This was the conclusion drawn in the Sir Gary Hickinbottom-led Commission of Inquiry (COI) report. Sir Gary said the overwhelming evidence […]
COI Report: Former FS was in conflict-of-interest spot with BVIA project
Former Financial Secretary (FS) Neil Smith found himself in a position of apparent conflict of interest in relation to the BVI Airways project, the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report has shown. The report found this to be one of several […]
