Minister of Health and Social Development Vincent Wheatley has confirmed that the East End clinic remains closed due to a shortage of adequate staffing. During Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly, Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn questioned Wheatley on […]
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Lorna Smith to accompany Premier on Asia trade mission
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has announced that former Deputy Premier Lorna Smith will join his delegation on an upcoming Asia trade mission. The delegation leaves for Asia today, February 14, and includes Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn. Dr Wheatley stressed […]
DPP seeks $2.3M for new office infrastructure
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has made an urgent request to the government for $2.3 million to address office infrastructure challenges and persistent staffing shortages. The DPP’s request came during a recent Standing Finance Committee (SFC) meeting, where she […]
NSC backs Education Ministry’s anti-crime efforts in schools
The National Security Council (NSC) has pledged its support to the Education Ministry in tackling crime and violence among young people in the territory. The commitment was made during a meeting on February 5, where the NSC engaged with Education […]
PENN: I was unaware of Alliance until after it was announced
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has revealed that he was unaware of the newly formed political alliance between NDP’s Myron Walwyn and PVIM’s Melvin Turnbull and Stacy Mather until it was publicly announced weeks ago. Speaking on JTV News on […]
Electricity bills will always be a challenge for BVIHSA
The BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) continues to grapple with substantial electricity expenses, a situation that has persisted over the years. Bishop John Cline, a board representative for the BVIHSA, highlighted the issue recently. “BVI Electricity will always be a […]
Premier insists HOA sitting was not ‘illegal’
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has refuted assertions from the parliamentary opposition that a recent House of Assembly (HOA) sitting was illegitimate because of a procedural breach, arguing that established conventions were followed. During an interview on ZBVI News, Premier Wheatley […]
Walwyn slams Premier for too much ‘partying’
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticised Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley for neglecting his legislative duties in favour of excessive social activities. Walwyn’s remarks followed a House of Assembly sitting that was deemed invalid due to procedural breaches. The controversy […]
Man with gun rap as student now faces attempted murder charge
Brandon Benjamin, a Belle Vue resident who police said they found in possession of a firearm while still a high school student in 2023, has now been charged in a separate incident for attempted murder. According to the Royal Virgin […]
‘Alliance’ would drag financial services down the drain — Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley took a thinly veiled swipe at the recently formed opposition ‘Alliance’ during yesterday’s House of Assembly (HOA) sitting, warning that their attempts to halt the House sitting could jeopardise the BVI’s financial services sector. The ‘Alliance’, […]
