Five prisoners have now been charged in relation to the stabbing incident that resulted in the death of one inmate, Nichail Chambers, at Her Majesty’s Prison in Balsam Ghut back in May. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said […]
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No evidence gov’t pressed AG about sacking statutory board members
Premier Andrew Fahie has told the Commission of Inquiry (COI) that before getting rid of all statutory board members appointed under the previous government, he and his Cabinet ministers extensively grilled former Attorney General (AG) Baba Aziz on whether it […]
Institutional knowledge not lost in axing all board members — Premier
Premier Andrew Fahie has argued that statutory boards do not lose their institutional knowledge in cases where all members have been asked to resign; as his administration did after winning the February 2019 General Election. According to the Premier, this […]
New joint intelligence team being established
Commissioner of Her Majesty’s Customs, Wade Smith has announced that a new intelligence-sharing body is now being formulated within the territory’s law enforcement fraternity. “Through the Joint Task Force, we’re establishing what is called the Joint Intelligence Unit or the […]
COMMENTARY: COI pulling curtain on 30 years of incompetence, waste
By Dickson Igwe, Contributor The Commission of Inquiry (COI) is presenting a mirror for all residents to look at. What it reveals is not good. The Investigation into Virgin Islands governance is showing up this country in myriad ways. First, […]
Operators told to get livery permit this weekend ahead of cruise rush
The BVI is expected to receive 55 cruise calls in the territory before the year ends and the transportation-for-hire industry is being asked to prepare. “The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is inviting all interested persons to obtain a livery […]
Willock refusing to pay $77K legal fees for failed court injunction
House of Assembly Speaker Julian Willock has argued that he should not be held legally responsible for the tens of thousands of dollars in court fees racked up from a failed Hight Court injunction he instigated. The Speaker filed an […]
BVI ranked as second best place to visit in the Caribbean
Notwithstanding reduced arrivals due to the pandemic and major problems with its entry portal, the British Virgin Islands is still recognised as one of the top destinations to visit in the Caribbean for 2021 and 2022. This is according to […]
BVI entry portal woes: ‘We can’t be guessing who is in our country’
Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley continues to be a strong advocate for the BVI’s online entry portal, despite its many shortcomings. The platform continues to receive a barrage of criticism for its many failings and deficiencies since being implemented late last year to assist […]
BVI’s elected officials not getting any R-E-S-P-E-C-T; says Wheatley
Ninth District Representative Vincent Wheatley has bemoaned the lack of respect towards legislators in the BVI. Noting that it is an issue that pains him very much, Wheatley said incidents of disrespect are mostly perpetrated on social media. “When I […]
