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Walwyn laments BVI’s ‘flat-footed’ economy

Walwyn laments BVI’s ‘flat-footed’ economy

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn criticised the government’s efforts to stimulate the economy amid recent changes to financial services legislation. “The economy is flat-footed. The tourism sector is flat-footed. The cruise industry is flat-footed,” he stated while reflecting on a […]

by / on July 3, 2024 at 8:20 AM /
Gov’t extends rental contract with Skelton

Gov’t extends rental contract with Skelton

The government has extended a rental contract with Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton’s real estate company, Skelton Properties Limited. The extension allows Skelton to continue serving as a House of Assembly (HOA) member despite his business dealings with the government, owing […]

by / on July 3, 2024 at 8:10 AM /
CXC Jamaica closes amid Hurricane Beryl! Barbados HQ reopens

CXC Jamaica closes amid Hurricane Beryl! Barbados HQ reopens

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced the closure of their Western Zone Office in Jamaica in anticipation of Hurricane Beryl. In a press release from Bridgetown, Barbados on Tuesday, CXC said its office in Jamaica closed on July 2 […]

by / on July 3, 2024 at 8:04 AM /
Fahie promised Senegalese man $133K — US Prosecutors

Fahie promised Senegalese man $133K — US Prosecutors

Court documents filed in the case against former Premier Andrew Fahie, who is now awaiting sentencing in the US for a drug conviction, have unveiled new details that Fahie agreed to pay his Senegalese friend, Baye Cisse, $133,000 as part […]

by / on July 3, 2024 at 6:20 AM /
COURT DOCUMENT: Fahie agreed to bribe Sylvester, Customs boss

COURT DOCUMENT: Fahie agreed to bribe Sylvester, Customs boss

New details have emerged from the latest court filing in the US case involving former Premier Andrew Fahie, following his conviction on drug and money laundering charges earlier this year. Prosecutors alleged in a new court filing dated June 28, […]

by / on July 2, 2024 at 8:46 AM /
Penn upset over EE clinic closure

Penn upset over EE clinic closure

The closure of the East End Long Look clinic for nearly three weeks has sparked outrage from Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn, who has voiced deep concern and disappointment over the situation. Penn stated that the clinic’s closure was due […]

by / on July 2, 2024 at 6:54 AM /
Red carpet roll-out for inaugural Virgin Islands Icon Awards

Red carpet roll-out for inaugural Virgin Islands Icon Awards

Red carpets rolled out to fit the festive black-tie dress code, as guests arrived adorned in classically coloured gowns and suits for the inaugural Virgin Islands Icon Awards on July 1. The event celebrated outstanding achievements across various fields in […]

by / on July 2, 2024 at 6:20 AM /
Mather blasts law enforcement review report

Mather blasts law enforcement review report

Territorial At-Large Representative Stacey ‘Buddha’ Mather has criticised the recent law enforcement review commissioned by the Governor, claiming it exposes the territory’s national security weaknesses. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Mather described the 175-page document containing 138 recommendations […]

by / on July 2, 2024 at 6:09 AM /
Hurricane Beryl tearing through the Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl tearing through the Caribbean

BBC: A deadly hurricane which has been tearing through the Caribbean is intensifying as it moves towards Jamaica. Hurricane Beryl is now a category five storm, meaning its winds and storm surges could prove catastrophic. The storm made landfall on […]

by / on July 2, 2024 at 6:08 AM /
PHOTOS: OneVI Poker Run 2024

PHOTOS: OneVI Poker Run 2024

The One VI Music Festival concluded its festivities with the One VI Poker Run on Sunday, June 30, when BVI native Jordan Romney won the best hand in the competition and ultimately gained first place. He was awarded an $8,000 […]

by / on July 1, 2024 at 8:14 AM /