This story has been updated to reflect changes requested by the Leader of Opposition Leader of the Opposition Marlon Penn said the Virgin Islands should look into getting local produce certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). In […]
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Legislator wants food security bill to address overfishing in BVI
Fifth District Representative, Kye Rymer said he hopes the new Food Security and Sustainability bill makes provision for overfishing in the Virgin Islands, especially as it relates to international fishers operating in the territory’s waters. While making his contribution to […]
It’s a lie! Premier refutes squandering $40M SSB grant
Premier Andrew Fahie has refuted claims by Opposition Leader Marlon Penn that his government squandered a $40 million grant from the Social Security Board (SSB). Speaking in the House of Assembly (HOA) yesterday, March 10, Premier Fahie described Penn’s claims […]
We want the UK to be a partner in eradication of colonialism
Education Minister and Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley expressed hope that the United Kingdom (UK) would be a partner with the BVI in its efforts at decolonisation. Speaking at a ceremony earlier this week to observe the birthday of BVI’s […]
Gov’t should facilitate first-time land owners to build their homes
Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly (HoA) Neville ‘Sheep’ Smith said the government should help first-time Belonger landowners with the construction of homes. Smith was giving his contribution to the motion moved by Premier Andrew Fahie to amend the […]
Reservoir and wells among fixes for Paraquita Bay water woes
Minister with responsibility for agriculture, Dr Natalio Wheatley, said a well and a reservoir are among some of the fixes being looked at to remedy longstanding water issues being experienced by Paraquita Bay farmers. According to the Deputy Premier, the […]
Fraser to grill Premier on Pier Park tenant evictions, rent abatement
Third District Representative Julian Fraser is expected to question Premier Andrew Fahie on a number of issues concerning tenants at the Cyril Romney Tortola Pier Park when the House of Assembly (HOA) convenes today, March 10. According to the order […]
I refuse to be fired a 4th time! Malone vows fix for EE/LL sewerage
Health Minister Carvin Malone said he refuses to be fired a fourth time from the East End/Long Look sewerage project and insisted that residents in that community will see its completion after an interminable wait. Malone’s company, Caribbean Basin Enterprises, […]
Fahie accuses Penn of misleading public for political gains
Premier Andrew Fahie said people should be aware of their social responsibility and not try to misinform or mislead the public when discussing issues affecting the territory. The Premier made that comment while responding to Opposition Leader Marlon penn’s criticism […]
‘Opposition Leader should be ashamed to talk about agriculture’
Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Dr Natalio Wheatley has hit back at Opposition Leader Marlon Penn saying he should be ashamed to talk about agriculture because his party the NDP did nothing to improve the sector when they were in […]
