Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has declined to speculate on possible investigations into various misdeeds that might have occurred in government departments or in projects previously executed by former governments. Just last week, Governor John Rankin launched a series of criminal investigations into […]
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DDM warns residents to brace for fresh wave of Saharan dust
The Department of Disaster Management (DDM) is urging residents to brace for a fresh surge of Saharan dust over the territory and warns that the threat of health problems is elevated for the next few days heading into the weekend. […]
Local female footballers call for BVIFA to do better
Some players on the national women’s football team are calling on the BVI Football Association (BVIFA) to invest more in sports and address its so-called lacklustre approach towards developing the female team’s game. Speaking with JTV News last week, three […]
No secrecy! Skelton Cline calls for transparency in VI-UK negotiations
Sociopolitical commentator Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has called for a greater level of transparency regarding talks concerning the Commission of Inquiry’s (COI) recommendations between the United Kingdom (UK) and the BVI. “The public must know what’s being negotiated, the public […]
Election reform among priorities of new government’s agenda
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said his National Unity Government is heavily focused on election reform, constitutional review, and the new Register of Interests Act as the territory seeks to chart a new way forward with good governance. Speaking at […]
Govt’s affairs will be reprioritised; projects stopped — Dr Wheatley
The government will have to rejig some of its agenda in order to accommodate recommendations emanating from the Commission of Inquiry (COI) report, Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley has shared. “We recently sent a proposal to the United Kingdom affirming our […]
BVI Special Envoy thanks region for support amid threat of UK rule
Speaking at the United Nations Pacific Regional Seminar on Decolonization held in St Lucia recently, Special Envoy for the Premier’s Office, Benito Wheatley, expressed gratitude to various regional governments and organisations for their support amid the impending threat of direct […]
LETTER: BVI needs a Fiscal Control Board, one person can’t be all-powerful
Dear Editor, Many years ago, the Apostle Paul wrote to his young friend in 1 Timothy 6:10, “For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and […]
Final phase of Fish Bay Road Rehabilitation Project underway
The final phase of works on the Fish Bay Road Rehabilitation Project is underway as the government moves to mitigate flooding in the area. Works Minister Kye Rymer said this is the final of eight road projects to be completed […]
Willock’s legal fees to remain unresolved till new Speaker appointed
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has said the public will, hopefully, receive an update on who will pay the legal bill for former Speaker, Julian Willock when a new person is appointed to the post. Willock had filed an injunction against […]
