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Photo of the ongoing whale removal process on Anegada. (Photo credit: Provided by Beyond the Reef)

Gov’t to organise local stranding network after mass whale deaths

As the removal process begins for dozens of short-fin pilot whales found dead on Anegada recently, the Ministry for Natural Resources will be organising a local stranding network to better respond to these types of incidences. A stranding network is […]

by / on July 6, 2022 at 7:24 AM /
Governor John Rankin.

Governor declines to say if CRC pick wants UK rule

Governor John Rankin has declined to disclose whether one of his picks for the Constitutional Review Committee (CRC) was in favour of the United Kingdom partially and temporarily suspending the BVI‘s constitution and instituting direct rule in the interim. When […]

by / on July 6, 2022 at 6:34 AM /
Education Minister signs the contract for  the refurbishment of sections of the Bregado Flax Educational Centre on Virgin Gorda.

Gov’t to establish COI Implementation Unit by July 15

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said the government is in the process of establishing several committees and units that are expected to help with the process of implementing the Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms for the territory. Speaking at a press […]

by / on July 5, 2022 at 1:47 PM /
Eileen Parsons

Parsons’ VI Day comments spark heated heritage debate

Comments made by former legislator Eileene Parsons during a panel discussion to observe Virgin Islands Day yesterday have elicited a spirited debate among members of the public. Parsons was speaking at the H Lavity Stoutt Community College when she made […]

by / on July 5, 2022 at 8:29 AM /
Cost to fund this year’s COI reforms to be provided by mid-July

Cost to fund this year’s COI reforms to be provided by mid-July

Within the next few days, the public will be made aware of the dollar figure attached to implementing all Commission of Inquiry (COI) reform projects happening this year. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Wheatley gave that indication at a […]

by / on July 5, 2022 at 8:13 AM /
Seventh District Representative Dr Natalio Wheatley.

Wheatley says its hard to balance jobs as Premier and District Rep

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said it has been challenging over the last few months to attend to the needs of the territory regarding implementation of the proposed Commission of Inquiry reforms while catering to the needs of his constituents in […]

by / on July 5, 2022 at 7:48 AM /
Governor John Rankin and Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley

Governor says missed deadline on ROI bill not of great concern

A missed deadline by the House of Assembly (HOA) to pass the new Register of Interests (ROI) Act has not been viewed with great concern by Governor John Rankin. According to the government’s framework on Commission of Inquiry (COI) reforms […]

by / on July 5, 2022 at 7:38 AM /
Speaker of the House Corine George-Massicote

Matter for Speaker if former Premier is excused from HOA

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said it is entirely up to the Speaker of the House whether to accept Premier Andrew Fahie’s notice of absence from parliamentary sittings. Fahie, who is currently facing charges of drug smuggling and money laundering […]

by / on July 5, 2022 at 6:37 AM /
Director of Tourism Clive McCoy

Not true! BVITB was not consulted about ‘Police in Paradise’ video

Director of Tourism Clive McCoy has refuted claims that producers of the controversial ‘Police in Paradise’ video had consulted the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITB) before it commenced filming. Governor Rankin was the one who made those claims, […]

by / on July 4, 2022 at 8:08 AM /
The Althea Scatliffe Primary School in Road Town. (BVI News photo)

Education Minister to give update on Althea Scatliffe closure

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said Education Minister Sharie de Castro will soon address issues related to the recent closure of Althea Scatliffe Primary School (ASPS). The school’s abrupt closure weeks ago, over issues of structural integrity, has meant uncertainty for new […]

by / on July 4, 2022 at 7:14 AM /