Inadequate support from the United Kingdom (UK), a former governor who acted outside of the law, and a ‘misguided’ Registrar are among some of the reasons the government said legislators have been delinquent for years in declaring their interests. Under […]
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Gov’t backs two citizens taking legal action against UK
With a claim for “constitutional relief”, two unnamed private citizens in the British Virgin Islands have taken legal action against the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The BVI government has declared their support to the duo whose purpose […]
Cabinet’s tender waivers depart from Finance Management Act — Governor
The Cabinet has been accused of waiving the tender process for multiple government contracts when the circumstances were not justifiable to do so. This accusation came from Governor John Rankin who was invited last month to write to the Commission […]
No assent! Disaster Management Act ‘infringes’ my duties — Gov
More than four months after being passed in the House of Assembly, Governor John Rankin revealed that he has not yet assented the Disaster Management Act 2020; parts of which he said undermines his constitutional responsibilities. The Act has been with […]
Cops target loud-muffler scooters! Six charged, four bikes detained
Six motorists were charged while four scooters and one vehicle were detained during a police operation at the weekend. A media release from the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) said the operation involved officers from the Road Policing Unit, […]
Vanterpool didn’t file any interest declarations for roughly six years
Fourth District Representative and former minister in the previous NDP administration, Mark Vanterpool did not file any declarations of interest for up to six years during a period while he was in government. All member of the House of Assembly […]
Speaker’s companies ‘engaged’ gov’t twice to offer security services
House of Assembly (HOA) Speaker, Julian Willock and/or his privately-owned businesses engaged the government on at least two occasions to discuss providing security services during the pandemic, but mysteriously withdrew his offer on both occasions. Willock made the disclosure last […]
Gov’t borrows from Republic Bank to pay off ‘restrictive’ Banco loan
The government has taken out a $17,000,000-plus loan from Republic Bank in Road Town to fast-track the repayment of a loan with Banco Popular whose lending conditions it said had become unfavourable. Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew Fahie said […]
BVIPA offering refund to those who’ve already paid increased fees
In light of the decision to postpone the BVI Ports Authority’s (BVIPA) recent fee increases, persons who’ve paid hiked prices since mid-March are now being offered a refund. In a statement on Friday, BVIPA said: “Individuals seeking their refunds are […]
Willock breaches Register of Interests Act but claims otherwise
Despite his many protestations and bombastic claims to the contrary, House Speaker Julian Willock — like several other past and present members of the House of Assembly (HOA) — was found to be in breach of the Register of Interests […]
