Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government is in the process of establishing several committees and units that are expected to help with the process of implementing the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms for the territory. Speaking at a press […]
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Parsons’ VI Day comments spark heated heritage debate
Comments made by former legislator Eileene Parsons during a panel discussion to observe Virgin Islands Day yesterday have elicited a spirited debate among members of the public. Parsons was speaking at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College when she made […]
Cost to fund this year’s COI reforms to be provided by mid-July
Within the next few days, the public will be made aware of the dollar figure attached to implementing all Commission of Inquiry (COI) reform projects happening this year. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Wheatley gave that indication at a […]
Wheatley says its hard to balance jobs as Premier and District Rep
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said it has been challenging over the last few months to attend to the needs of the territory regarding implementation of the proposed Commission of Inquiry reforms while catering to the needs of his constituents in […]
Governor says missed deadline on ROI bill not of great concern
A missed deadline by the House of Assembly (HOA) to pass the new Register of Interests (ROI) Act has not been viewed with great concern by Governor John Rankin. According to the government’s framework on Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms […]
Matter for Speaker if former Premier is excused from HOA
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said it is entirely up to the Speaker of the House whether to accept Premier Andrew Fahie’s notice of absence from parliamentary sittings. Fahie, who is currently facing charges of drug smuggling and money laundering […]
Not true! BVITB was not consulted about ‘Police in Paradise’ video
Director of Tourism Clive McCoy has refuted claims that producers of the controversial ‘Police in Paradise’ video had consulted the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB) before it commenced filming. Governor Rankin was the one who made those claims, […]
Education Minister to give update on Althea Scatliffe closure
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said Education Minister Sharie de Castro will soon address issues related to the recent closure of Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS). The school’s abrupt closure weeks ago, over issues of structural integrity, has meant uncertainty for new […]
Gov’t will honour AC contract with accused businessman
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the criminal charges laid against Kelvin Thomas will not have any implications on the contract signed for the air conditioning project at the Multipurpose Sports Complex in Road Town. Thomas, the owner of Quality […]
Gov’t committed to rooting out ‘possibility’ of corruption
The Government of National Unity has committed itself to removing any prospect of corruption among its ranks. This is according to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, who said in the House of Assembly recently, that the society is calling for greater […]
