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Premier Andrew Fahie

It’s a lie! Premier refutes squandering $40M SSB grant

Premier Andrew Fahie has refuted claims by Opposition Leader Marlon Penn that his government squandered a $40 million grant from the Social Security Board (SSB). Speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) yesterday, March 10, Premier Fahie described Penn’s claims […]

by / on March 11, 2022 at 7:36 AM /
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley

We want the UK to be a partner in eradication of colonialism

Education Minister and Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed hope that the United Kingdom (UK) would be a partner with the BVI in its efforts at decolonisation. Speaking at a ceremony earlier this week to observe the birthday of BVI’s […]

by / on March 11, 2022 at 6:43 AM /
Government legislator Neville 'Sheep' Smith

Gov’t should facilitate first-time land owners to build their homes

Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith said the government should help first-time Belonger landowners with the construction of homes. Smith was giving his contribution to the motion moved by Premier Andrew Fahie to amend the […]

by / on March 10, 2022 at 2:58 PM /
Reservoir and wells among fixes for Paraquita Bay water woes

Reservoir and wells among fixes for Paraquita Bay water woes

Minister with responsibility for agriculture, Dr Natalio Wheatley, said a well and a reservoir are among some of the fixes being looked at to remedy longstanding water issues being experienced by Paraquita Bay farmers. According to the Deputy Premier, the […]

by / on March 10, 2022 at 8:27 AM /
The Tortola Pier Park in Road Town.

Fraser to grill Premier on Pier Park tenant evictions, rent abatement

Third District Representative Julian Fraser is expected to question Premier Andrew Fahie on a number of issues concerning tenants at the Cyril Romney Tortola Pier Park when the House of Assembly (HOA) convenes today, March 10. According to the order […]

by / on March 10, 2022 at 8:21 AM /
Minister of Health Carvin Malone

I refuse to be fired a 4th time! Malone vows fix for EE/LL sewerage

Health Minister Carvin Malone said he refuses to be fired a fourth time from the East End/Long Look sewerage project and insisted that residents in that community will see its completion after an interminable wait. Malone’s company, Caribbean Basin Enterprises, […]

by / on March 10, 2022 at 8:12 AM /
Fahie accuses Penn of misleading public for political gains

Fahie accuses Penn of misleading public for political gains

Premier Andrew Fahie said people should be aware of their social responsibility and not try to misinform or mislead the public when discussing issues affecting the territory. The Premier made that comment while responding to Opposition Leader Marlon penn’s criticism […]

by / on March 10, 2022 at 8:00 AM /
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

‘Opposition Leader should be ashamed to talk about agriculture’

Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Natalio Wheatley has hit back at Opposition Leader Marlon Penn saying he should be ashamed to talk about agriculture because his party the NDP did nothing to improve the sector when they were in […]

by / on March 10, 2022 at 7:49 AM /
A section of Tortola. (BVI News photo)

Contract signed! Another family to benefit from housing assistance

The Virgin Islands government has signed a contract for the construction of a social home under the BVI Housing Recovery Assistance Programme. E&K Construction, owned by Enos Aaron, has been tasked with the completion of the home for Mrs Irma […]

by / on March 9, 2022 at 2:14 PM /
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley

BVI experiencing the most difficult times since slavery — Dr Wheatley

Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed that the BVI may be experiencing some of its most difficult times since slavery. Dr Wheatley made the remark while appearing on the Virgin Islands Party’s (VIP) ‘Let’s Talk’ radio programme last evening, March […]

by / on March 9, 2022 at 8:29 AM /