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 […]
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Despite denials, Fahie knew about VINPP concerns, COI finds
The Commission of Inquiry (COI) report has concluded that former Premier Andrew Fahie ‘clearly knew’ about criticisms that were levelled against the Virgin Islands Neighbourhood Partnership Project (VINPP), despite his denials. The project which was largely run from abroad by […]

BVIPA’s company in Miami just an outreach location; probe continues
After reports emerged of a limited liability company in the United States registered under the name “The BVI Ports Authority, LLC”, the minister responsible for ports, Ky Rymer, sought to quell concerns; expressing that the Miami based office space is […]

Ministerial advisors will continue for new gov’t — Premier Wheatley
The establishment of ministerial political advisors — a controversial measure first introduced by former Premier Andrew Fahie to assist government members in executing their portfolios — is expected to remain in place under the new administration. Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley […]

Premier says he needs permission to reveal ESHS’ anonymous donors
There is a growing public call for the government to name the anonymous donor whose offered $4 million towards the Elmore Stoutt High School redevelopment project, but Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley said he would need permission to reveal the person. […]

Premier: Gov’t members just weren’t confident in Willock
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has confirmed that most members of the current government held no level of confidence in having former House Speaker, Julian Willock continue in that post. “All the members did not have confidence in the Speaker to […]

BVI hosts familiarisation trips for int’l journalists, travel advisors
Local tourism industry stakeholders have been partnering with institutions in North America and the United Kingdom to bring travel advisors, journalists, and social media influencers on familiarisation trips to the BVI to see first-hand that the territory remains a prime […]

We’re unbothered about ‘Gov’t Official 1’, willing to help US — Dr Wheatley
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has signalled the government’s willingness to cooperate with United States (US) officials if assistance is required in further investigations of alleged co-conspirators of former Premier, Andrew Fahie. According to Premier Wheatley, while what was read in […]

Gov’t planning meeting with D1 residents to decide way forward
While First District Representative and former Premier, Andrew Fahie is embroiled in a cocaine and money laundering scandal in the United States, residents of his constituency are without significant representation so the government will be looking to engage them in […]

Former Premier deemed a ‘severe flight risk’ — US prosecutors
United States (US) prosecutors have deemed the now-disgraced former Premier, Andrew Fahie, a severe flight risk, particularly since his removal from office in the BVI. The former Premier was arrested on charges of drug smuggling and money laundering in Miami, […]