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Leader of Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition, Marlon Penn.

PENN: Gov’t misrepresenting projected profits from cannabis bill

Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has accused the Premier of misrepresenting projected figures that will come from the cannabis industry if the Cannabis Licensing Act was to be given assent. The Act, which was passed in the House of Assembly, did […]

by / on May 6, 2021 at 7:30 AM /
Kye Rymer

Foolish crimes for a few dollars

Works Minister Kye Rymer has denounced the growing spate of crime that is being seen in the territory recently and urged residents come forward with information that can lead to the resolution of unsolved murders.  “Crime to me and this […]

by / on May 6, 2021 at 7:15 AM /
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NAGICO, Rotary partner to donate wheelchairs to BVIPA

NAGICO Insurances has partnered with the Rotary Club of Central Tortola to donate four wheelchairs to the BVI Ports Authority (BVIPA). Explaining the donation, the local insurer said in a media release that the company recognises the important role the […]

by / on May 6, 2021 at 6:04 AM /
Two more charged in connection to robbery-homicide! 7 now implicated

Two more charged in connection to robbery-homicide! 7 now implicated

An additional two males have been charged in connection to the robbery that resulted in the death of Catherine Pickering on April 18. The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) yesterday charged 20-year-old K’Shoy Alexander of the Valley and 18-year-old […]

by / on May 5, 2021 at 12:41 PM /
Health Minister Carvin Malone

About-turn? Cabinet to now consider mandatory vaccination

Just as the territory is expected to reopen its borders fully in the coming weeks, the government will now be considering whether mandatory vaccination should be implemented locally. Speaking on the Virgin Islands Party’s Let’s Talk radio programme last evening […]

by / on May 5, 2021 at 8:24 AM /
CIBC First Carib’n donates $10K to Public Health for COVID response

CIBC First Carib’n donates $10K to Public Health for COVID response

CIBC First Caribbean International Bank (FCIB) is being congratulated for its timely cash donation to the BVI Public Health Unit to aid the government’s COVID-19 response. The financial institution donated $10,000. CIBC’s Country Manager, Amory Jervis said the bank had […]

by / on May 5, 2021 at 7:35 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie. (Photo from Fahie's Facebook page)

BVI doesn’t print money, says Fahie on requests for more stimulus

Premier Andrew Fahie remains evasive about whether a second round of stimulus will be presented by his government to badly hurting businesses in the territory; further fuelling speculation by residents of the Virgin Islands over whether there will be assistance […]

by / on May 5, 2021 at 7:33 AM /
Stop misleading the public! I’m not the only director of Pier Park

Stop misleading the public! I’m not the only director of Pier Park

Local businesswoman Patsy Lake has called on talk show personality Ray George to stop misleading the public regarding recent statements he made during the Hot Seat radio programme. Among other things, George publicly claimed that Lake is the only director […]

by / on May 5, 2021 at 7:15 AM /
Premier Andrew Fahie. (GIS photo)

Contractor General legislation to act as watchdog

Premier Andrew Fahie said the VIP government’s proposed Contractor General Act, 2021 is to be seen as an extra layer of accountability that will ensure good governance of the territory.  The legislation is being established to effectively monitor and investigate […]

by / on May 5, 2021 at 7:01 AM /
Inquiry Commissioner, the Right Honourable Sir Gary Hickinbottom.

Details of COI hearings should not be publicised, Sir Gary warns

Oral hearings of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) commence today (May 4) and Sir Gary Hickinbottom has issued a warning that participants are not allowed to share or publicise any details of proceedings. Sir Gary — the inquiry’s sole Commissioner […]

by / on May 4, 2021 at 3:22 PM /