The ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) is expected to continue with all witnesses attending in-person hearings when it resumes in roughly two weeks. In a release issued late yesterday August 25, the Commission’s Secretary, Steven Chandler said this was subject […]
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Governor defends having Deputy chair Cabinet instead of Premier
Amid complaints from the government, Governor John Rankin has defended his predecessor’s move to have the Deputy Governor chair Cabinet in his absence. Section 49 of the Virgin Islands Constitution Order 2007 says the governor shall preside over Cabinet proceedings. […]
Gov’t threatens weekly ‘fact sheet’ in face of mounting criticism
Premier Andrew Fahie has promised to release a weekly ‘fact sheet’ of his government’s achievements in the face of continued criticism it has received. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Premier Fahie said he was not inclined to sit […]
Premier fires back at criticism that all his gov’t does are ‘photo ops’
Premier Andrew Fahie said he had reason to reprimand a young female resident recently after he and his government were accused of being in favour of photo-ops over substantive achievements. The Premier explained that the incident happened a few weeks […]
BVI Public Library going automated with electronic database
The Public Library Service of the Virgin Islands automating its services. According to Chief Librarian, Suzanne Greenaway: “The library is working on a website that will provide information to the public and access to the electronic databases”. She said the […]
Firm ‘independence’ stance needed for my support in next election
Political commentator Pastor Claude Skelton Cline has placed a new litmus test on how candidates can earn his endorsement for the territory’s next general elections. Over the years, Skelton Cline has publicly backed different political candidates and parties. And during […]
NDP allegedly misappropriated $10.5M of roadwork $$ — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has accused the former National Democratic Party (NDP) government of misappropriating $10.5 million of the territory’s revenue. Fahie said his government discovered that the monies were collected for the territory’s Transportation Improvement Network but were never placed […]
Gov’t seeks to find out how much produce farmers are growing in BVI
As the subject of food security increasingly becomes a priority for the BVI, the government has launched a survey to better understand the types and quantities of agricultural produce grown in the territory. Director of Agriculture & Fisheries, Theodore James […]
CTL donates a 25-tonne AC unit to hospital’s outdoor testing hub
Through its affiliate, Tropical Air-Conditioning, CTL Home Center has offered a breath of fresh air to the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) with the donation of a 25-tonne AC unit yesterday, August 24. The AC unit was donated to assist […]
BVIPA seeks to rehabilitate Gun Creek terminal by February 2022
The BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA) has opened up a tender for the rehabilitation of the Gun Creek Ferry Terminal in Virgin Gorda. The project site is 1,000 square-feet of space and the successful bidder will be required to demolish and […]
