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Gov’t planning meeting with D1 residents to decide way forward

Gov’t planning meeting with D1 residents to decide way forward

While First District Representative and former Premier, Andrew Fahie is embroiled in a cocaine and money laundering scandal in the United States, residents of his constituency are without significant representation so the government will be looking to engage them in […]

by / on May 16, 2022 at 8:03 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

Former Premier deemed a ‘severe flight risk’ — US prosecutors

United States (US) prosecutors have deemed the now-disgraced former Premier, Andrew Fahie, a severe flight risk, particularly since his removal from office in the BVI. The former Premier was arrested on charges of drug smuggling and money laundering in Miami, […]

by / on May 16, 2022 at 7:31 AM /
No time for the blame game — Premier Wheatley

No time for the blame game — Premier Wheatley

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that collective and individual introspection are needed for the territory to be propelled from its current state of a morass. Dr Wheatley was at the time responding to questions from the media about past […]

by / on May 16, 2022 at 6:21 AM /
This photo shows a notable difference from when the eight-member VIP government first took office after 2019 General Elections. Today, February 20, 2020, the VIP now has nine benches now that former NDP legislator Alvera Maduro-Caines has crossed the floor.

Decision about an election up to the UK

Despite elections being constitutionally due next year, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has noted that the decision to call an election is out of the hands of the current government. According to the newly-installed Premier, Governor John Rankin now holds that […]

by / on May 16, 2022 at 6:11 AM /
Disappointing! BVIEC did not heed our warnings, says Delta

Disappointing! BVIEC did not heed our warnings, says Delta

Delta Petroleum has said it is disappointed by the BVI Electricity Corporation’s (BVIEC) recent public statement claiming, among other things, that Delta had indicated its ‘inability to continue to source and supply the required fuel’ for which they were contracted. […]

by / on May 14, 2022 at 1:36 PM /
Deputy Premier Kye Rymer

Fahie’s arrest has not impacted Sea Trade Conference success

Local tourism stakeholders are confident former Premier, Andrew Fahie’s arrest did not have a major impact on the allure of the territory to industry partners locally and internationally. Fahie was arrested while he was on official business representing the BVI […]

by / on May 14, 2022 at 11:28 AM /
Dr O'Neal Morton

PS Morton on leave as probe on Premier’s Office happens

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has revealed that Permanent Secretary in the Premier’s Office, Carolyn O’Neal Morton has been placed on leave while investigations are ongoing by the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force. It was just yesterday Governor John Rankin announced […]

by / on May 13, 2022 at 1:50 PM /
Attorney General Dawn Smith

COI slams AG for accusing former Registrar of Interests of criminality

The Commission of Inquiry (COI) has rejected Attorney General (AG) Dawn Smith’s accusation that the former Registrar of Interests, Victoreen Romney-Varlack, committed a criminal offence in disclosing to former Governor Augustus Jaspert that legislators had been breaching the Register of […]

by / on May 13, 2022 at 8:26 AM /
The central administration complex in Road Town that houses several government offices. (GIS photo)

$1M contract to install elevator at Admin Complex

Building Construction Management Ltd has been awarded a contract exceeding a million dollars to install a new elevator for a section of the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex. This was indicated in the decision document about the Cabinet’s April 27 […]

by / on May 13, 2022 at 7:49 AM /
The BVI Financial Services Commission is the regulatory body for financial services in the BVI. It's mantra is 'Vigilance, Integrity, Accountability'.

BVI continues sanctions on Russia in display of commitment to UK

In a joint statement with the Governor’s Office and the Ministry of Finance, the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) said it is committed to maintaining its relationship with the United Kingdom and is taking all the requisite steps to ensure […]

by / on May 13, 2022 at 7:28 AM /