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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 […]

by / on May 17, 2022 at 1:29 PM /
Former Education Minister and current Premier, Andrew Fahie; government consultant for teh Neighbourhooh Partnership project Claude Skelton Cline; former Premier, teh Late Ralph T O'Neal.

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 […]

by / on May 17, 2022 at 10:15 AM /
Deputy Premier Kye Rymer

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 […]

by / on May 17, 2022 at 8:03 AM /
The central administration complex in Road Town that houses several government offices. (GIS photo)

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 […]

by / on May 17, 2022 at 6:27 AM /
The redevelopment project at Elmore Stoutt High School in Road Town. (BVI News photo)

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. […]

by / on May 17, 2022 at 6:04 AM /
Speaker Julian Willock

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 […]

by / on May 17, 2022 at 6:01 AM /
This 'BVI' sculpture is located at the Cyril B Romney Tortola Pier Park.

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 […]

by / on May 16, 2022 at 2:07 PM /
We’re unbothered about ‘Gov’t Official 1’, willing to help US — Dr Wheatley

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 […]

by / on May 16, 2022 at 11:05 AM /
Gov’t planning meeting with D1 residents to decide way forward

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 […]

by / on May 16, 2022 at 8:03 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie

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, […]

by / on May 16, 2022 at 7:31 AM /