Minister for Health and Social Development Marlon Penn said a properly constructed landfill site is being explored for the disposal of waste in the territory. Minister Penn expressed that this landfill site will be part of a comprehensive strategy the […]
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Legislative changes being mulled for statutory boards
The appointment of statutory board members may soon be the subject of legislative changes. This is according to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, who shared recently that his newly installed unity government has been looking closely at fixes needed to bring […]
Diversifying tourism is a priority for the Premier
While highlighting the need for aggressive strategies to raise revenues for the territory’s economy, Premier and Minister of Tourism Dr Natalio Wheatley said his government is looking to fall back on the familiar tourism industry to help combat financial challenges […]
Junior Tourism Week launches with news of 3 youth competitions
The BVI Tourist Board recently launched Junior Tourism Week with the announcement of the merger of three competitions which is expected to enhance the participation of young people in the local tourism industry. Tourism Week will see juniors participating in […]
Fahie still being paid as D1 Rep but should focus on his case — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that disgraced former Premier, Andrew Fahie — who is now to be tried after pleading not guilty to charges of conspiring to launder money and import cocaine into the United States — is still […]
Belonger status has been dealt with hatefully, immaturely — Premier
The territory’s discussions on immigration issues should take a more mature course, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has suggested. The Premier was at the time responding to questions from the media about recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report in […]
‘Changes’ coming at Labour Ministry; people to be ‘shifted’
Newly appointed Minister of Labour, Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull, said there will be several shakeups within his ministry as the new government of national unity seeks to combat some of the issues that have been affecting the portfolio over the years. […]
Premier not saying if gov’t will help Willock with fees till he reads HOA report
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has declined to indicate whether his government will assist with former House Speaker Julian Willock‘s nearly $98,000 in legal fees that arose from an aborted court injunction against three Commission of Inquiry (COI) lawyers. The Premier […]
No ‘$80K contract’ but Digicel hired in GIS TV venture
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed that a contract exists in relation to a Government Information Services (GIS) television programme that was planned under the now-dismantled Andrew Fahie-led administration. But Dr Wheatley said this contract was issued to Digicel and […]
National Unity Government to review 7% remittance tax
The seven per cent tax placed on money transfers leaving the territory has long since been an issue among expatriates in the Virgin Islands; however, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said his government is looking to review the policy. Former Premier […]
