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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 /
Sandy Underhill

Stressful! Teachers need someone else in classroom to offer support

Director of H Lavity Stoutt Community College’s (HLSCC) Education Institute, Sandy Harrigan-Underhill has said she believes it is unfair for a single teacher to be fully responsible for categorising and identifying the various learning styles of each student in his/her […]

by / on March 9, 2022 at 7:55 AM /
The Iris Nurse O'Neal Medical Centre on Virgin Gorda.

Penn challenges gov’t to take better care of Iris O’Neal Medical Centre

Leader of Opposition and the National Democratic Party (NDP) Marlon Penn has challenged the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) government to take better care of Virgin Gorda’s Iris O’Neal Medical Centre and its workers. Speaking on the NDP Radio Programme recently, […]

by / on March 9, 2022 at 7:35 AM /
Premier Fahie

No one ‘forced’ me to pass good governance laws, I’m a big guy

Premier Andrew Fahie has disputed claims from his critics that he was being forced to implement good governance legislation for the BVI. “We will continue to be more proactive in bringing forward more legislation to further strengthen accountability, transparency and […]

by / on March 9, 2022 at 7:19 AM /