While noting that he and his brother ‘keep things professional’ on the job, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the Virgin Islands society must be mature enough to handle any conflict of interest situations that might arise because of close […]
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Inappropriate! Governor to address ‘Police in Paradise’ video — Premier
Responding to the “Police in Paradise” video making its round on social media, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley described the video as inappropriate and said Governor John Rankin will address the matter with Police Commissioner Mark Collins. The Premier said the […]
I’ll be inquiring! Penn ‘appalled’ at RVIPF recruitment video gone awry
Health Minister and former Opposition leader, Marlon Penn expressed that he was appalled about a video that purported to be a recruiting tool emanating from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) hierarchy. The video which features Police Commissioner Mark […]
Kelvin Thomas hit with 3 charges in relation to ESHS wall project
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) has slapped 55-year-old businessman Kelvin Thomas with three criminal charges in relation to the controversial Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) Perimeter Wall Project. In a press release on Monday, the RVIPF said a […]
Commissioner apologises for graphic RVIPF video in circulation
Police Commissioner Mark Collins has offered a public apology for video in circulation that features himself, a number of his officers in the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF), and graphic footage of violence in the BVI. The near-six-minute-long video […]
Last cheques to HOA grant recipients before SDD takes over
Beneficiaries of grants from the House of Assembly (HOA) will receive their last assistance grants this week as the Social Development Department (SDD) assumes control of grant issuance beginning July 1. The SDD will then assume sole responsibility for the […]
DDM warns public to monitor two Tropical Waves now in the Atlantic
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is warning citizens to continuously monitor two tropical waves currently in the Atlantic Ocean heading for the Caribbean. In a weather bulletin at 8 am on Monday, June 27, the DDM said one of […]
Fahie hasn’t asked to join HOA remotely! Public debate continues
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said former Premier Andrew Fahie has not reached out to him about the prospect of being involved in any House of Assembly (HOA) meetings virtually. Since his arrest in late April on charges of drug trafficking […]
PREMIER: Transparency criticisms on COI reform meetings ‘ridiculous’
Concerns over a lack of transparency surrounding recent public meetings held by the government have been dismissed by Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley. The meetings with residents are to discuss recommendations put forward by the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report and […]
Discussion needed to balance concerns on issuing Belongership
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has insisted that discussions are needed to address concerns about issuing Belongership status in the territory. The Premier was asked at a recent press conference about possible changes to the government’s policy on Belongership. This policy […]
