Sir Gary Hickinbottom has concluded that governance under the control of elected public officials in the BVI is uniformly very poor and lacks checks and balances. The United Kingdom (UK) appointed Commissioner of the now concluded Commission of Inquiry (COI) […]
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COI Report: Gov’t ignored guidelines for procuring private office spaces
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) report has indicated that authorities in the territory have been ignoring guidelines regarding the procurement of accommodation for government-run departments and offices. The report zoned in on one guideline which indicates that government must not […]
Premier submits proposal to UK on COI recommendations
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that his National Unity Government has submitted a proposal to the United Kingdom (UK) on how to implement the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations without compromising the territory’s democratic rights. Speaking during a live […]
UK has no interest in direct rule — Skelton Cline
Socio-political commentator Pastor Claude Skelton Cline said he believes the United Kingdom (UK) is not really inclined to taking over the BVI at this time. “Personally, I do not believe that the United Kingdom really has an interest in direct […]
BVIPA Chairman resigns after MD’s alleged drug entanglement
In what appears to be a shake-up emanating from recent events, Chairman of the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) Board Kelvin Hodge is now expected to tender his resignation. This is according to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley, who said in Facebook […]
Fahie files motion to dismiss US Attorney’s appeal against bail
The attorney representing former Premier Andrew Fahie has filed a motion to dismiss the US Prosecution’s appeal of the bail bond previously offered by the Miami District Court. Judge Alicia Otazo-Reyes had granted Fahie a $500,000 corporate surety bond with […]
COI report: Vet all Customs and Immigration officers urgently!
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) report has called for an urgent vetting of some of the territory’s law-enforcement agencies. Particular focus was given to Her Majesty‘s (HM) Customs and the Immigration Department. In the report, Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom said […]
Willock removed to usher in fresh start — Premier Wheatley
Former House Speaker Julian Willock was likely forced to resign his post to give the appearance of a fresh start for the newly established unity government, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has hinted. He gave that indication during his appearance on the […]
Current gov’t structure still gives Premier’s Office too much power
Despite indicating his support for the new National Unity Government, Opposition legislator Julian Fraser has expressed his concern that the current structure of government remains the same as before. Speaking with BVI News last Friday, Fraser said this structure gives […]
Walwyn urges new dispensation in wake of COI report
Former legislator, Myron Walwyn, has said it will no longer be business as usual regarding how government conducts itself now that the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report has been released and its recommendations made public. One of the overarching recommendations […]
