This story has been updated Premier Andrew Fahie has introduced a piece of legislation that will allow persons to do business with the government from anywhere in the world. This bill is titled the Electronic Filing Act, 2019 and has now […]
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Cry for trade! Not all our children have to be doctors and lawyers
One senior educator has said the BVI’s education system has become “elitist”, due to the prevailing mindset among parents that students have to become lawyers, doctors and professionals in the science and technology fields. Deputy Principal of the Elmore Stoutt […]
Here’s why the Premier is wary about revealing gov’t plans
Amid calls for a comprehensive plan to revive the ailing economy, Premier Andrew Fahie said he is hesitant to reveal all his plans as he remains wary of those who want his government to fail. “Sometimes when I hear them […]
Shipping registry to become statutory body, economic pillar
With hopes of turning the Virgin Islands Shipping Registry (VISR) into an economic pillar for the territory, Premier Andrew Fahie has announced plans to make VISR a government statutory body. Fahie made the announcement at a press conference on Monday, […]
Crooks target tools! Police report spike in theft of these items
The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) is reporting a spike in the number of tool thefts in the British Virgin Islands. Police say this marks the second consecutive week they’ve had to raise an alarm about such occurrences and […]
18 duffle bags of cocaine! Taximan now charged
Police have confirmed that the cocaine seized in Cane Garden Bay on Saturday amounted to more 500 kilograms. The drugs were found in 18 duffle bags inside the vehicle of 39-year-old taximan, Paul Hodge of the aforesaid community. He has […]
UK has no moral authority to be our watchdogs
As the ongoing Commission of Inquiry (COI) continues to investigate political corruption in the BVI, Deputy Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has expressed his view that the United Kingdom has no moral authority to be the BVI’s watchdog. “There are some […]
Shipping Registry advancing despite ‘serious decline’ in business
As the BVI Shipping Registry experiences a decline in maritime activity because of COVID-19, the Registry is now positioning to tap into new markets through international certification, among other things. This is according to the Shipping Registry’s Director, John Samuel […]
Don’t group us! Take individual responsibility for COI
Opposition legislator Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has agreed with Health Minister Carvin Malone’s position that politicians are part of the reason a Commission of Inquiry (COI) has been declared to investigate political corruption in the BVI. However, Turnbull said a single […]
Rush to pass dozens of Bills delays questions tabled since December
A rush to pass nearly three dozen bills and resolutions through the House of Assembly has resulted in a continued deferral of questions that have been tabled since December. These questions are what members of the parliamentary Opposition put to […]
