Health Minister Marlon Penn has called for a cessation of the “abuse” on the BVI’s National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme. Speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) recently, Minister Penn described the issue of NHI as the “elephant in the […]
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Public Service inadequacies can’t be blamed on Governor — Rankin
Governor John Rankin has said he does not believe the blame for the inadequacies found within the public service can be laid at the feet of the Governor’s Office. In a press conference held earlier today, a member of the […]
UK decides not to partially suspend BVI constitution
Governor John Rankin has just announced that the United Kingdom (UK) has decided not to impose a partial suspension of the BVI’s constitution and has accepted the National Unity Government’s proposal on how to implement the other recommendations outlined in […]
SOL steps in to offer No. 2 diesel fuel to BVIEC
Regional petroleum company, SOL St Lucia Ltd (BVI), is reportedly now in line for a contract to replace Delta Petroleum as the main provider of No. 2 diesel fuel to the BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC). A fuel supply agreement between […]
Deficit funds for ESHS project now coming from $31M SAP
The government has now determined that additional monies needed to complete the Elmore Stoutt High School (ESHS) redevelopment project will come from the public purse instead of the previously-announced donor funding. A Schedule of Additional Provisions (SAP) totalling more than […]
VG residents asked for more time for gov’t to outfit Medical Centre
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley is asking for Virgin Gorda residents to be patient regarding the government’s plans to outfit the Nurse Iris O’Neal Medical Centre with proper equipment and improve functionality for residents. The Premier noted that the new Health […]
Residents urged to be more conscious of food they consume
Minister of Health Marlon Penn is encouraging more BVIslanders to become conscious of what they eat to prevent, detect, and manage food-borne illnesses and achieve better health. In a statement acknowledging World Food Safety Day – observed on June 7 […]
‘Pay close attention’ to updates on proposed constitution suspension
Governor John Rankin has urged residents to pay close attention to upcoming updates about a likely announcement on whether the BVI’s constitution will be partially suspended as recommended in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report. “I can’t give you an […]
No briefing from consumer task force yet — Premier
A consumer task force set up by former Premier Andrew Fahie several weeks ago to examine issues of rising prices in the BVI has not yet reported to new Premier, Dr Natalio Wheatley. “I haven’t had a proper briefing on […]
Public service cuts ahead? Governor says change inevitable
The question of downsizing the public service as a means of alleviating the enormous strain placed on the public purse has long been a weighty one for consecutive administrations in the BVI. Currently, more than 3,000 persons make up the […]
