While claiming he was subjected to false or misleading assertions from Premier Andrew Fahie, former governor Augustus Jaspert has said this did not prompt the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Jaspert made that claim directly in response to criticisms that Premier […]
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Unconstitutional for gov’t to block Governor’s Office from using GIS
Governor John Rankin has said he believes the Government Information Services (GIS) should facilitate the work of both the elected government and the sitting governor, without any hurdles. The governor, who appeared before the Commission of Inquiry (COI) in a […]
No enforcement to remove petrol company from unlawful land use
Delta Petroleum’s allegedly continuous violation of the law meant that another entity, Natures Way, was unable to get a lease to a portion of government land for several years, despite legal measures to remove Delta. This was disclosed when former […]
Strong comeback expected for Lobster Fest this year
The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB) expects a strong comeback for its ninth staging of the annual Anegada Lobster Festival to be held from November 26 to 28. The Director of Tourism, Clive McCoy said there will be […]
BVI to be assessed on anti-money laundering policies
Ahead of an assessment of the territory’s anti-money laundering structure, Managing Director of the BVI Financial Services Commission (FSC) Kenneth Baker has said he anticipates the legislative process for this structure “will be complete” by year’s end. Baker, who is […]
Governor rubbishes Speaker’s claims about Consolidated Fund
Governor John Rankin today refuted claims that he has chosen to dip into the territory’s Consolidated Fund in order to to pay for an attorney to represent him before the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI). The claims, which were made […]
Tertiary education encouraged as more local employers hire outside
Education Minister Dr Natalio Wheatley is encouraging students to pursue tertiary education after leaving high school so they can become more competitive in the evolving labour market locally. Speaking at the Education Labour Connect Initiative hosted by his ministry earlier […]
Careless persons can’t hold BVI economy hostage — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has insisted that his government has done all it can to protect residents against COVID-19 — including asking everyone to get vaccinated — and cannot allow careless persons to hold the BVI’s economy hostage. “I’m asking our […]
Tradewind Aviation looking to be more visible in BVI
Tradewind Aviation is looking to offer more private chartered flights into the territory and become more visible by providing commercial flights internationally and domestically. The American airline headquartered at the Waterbury-Oxford Airport in Connecticut, USA had a signatory flight from […]
Over a dozen social homes to be constructed in 2022
A little more than a dozen new social homes are slated to be built next year, even as the Ministry of Health & Social Development has been beset by various constraints in the past two years. This according to Premier […]
