Deputy Speaker of the House of Assembly, Neville Smith has jumped to the defence of the VIP government following new claims of victimisation. He said disrespectful behaviour towards an individual’s superior should never be rewarded. Smith’s comments came less than […]
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Positive COVID violators frustrate Premier into pushing for $20K fines
Following the recent breach of quarantine protocols by one tourist who tested positive for COVID-19, Premier Andrew Fahie has said he will be lobbying to have the maximum fine for breaches increased to $20,000 when the Cabinet meets today, Wednesday, […]
Unfair! Appoint long-serving public servants to top posts full-time
Government Minister Kye Rymer and Opposition legislator Julian Fraser have bemoaned the plight of many civil servants who have been acting in several top roles for many years without being officially appointed. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Tuesday, […]
Non-Belonger homeowners can now stay up to 10 months
Non-Belongers who own homes in the BVI may now stay up to 10 months in the territory if they wish. Under the Non-Belongers Land Holding Regulation Act, non-Belongers who own homes and property in the BVI can stay in the […]
Active COVID-19 cases climb
Since government’s December 11 announcement that the BVI had three active coronavirus cases, a half-dozen new cases have been detected in the territory. This now brings the total number of active cases to nine and the total number of recorded […]
Gov’t says no one is employed at Prospect Reef, employee denies
Third District Representative Julian Fraser today asked the government to clarify the current situation at Prospect Reef where employees have been working there without pay for some two years. Prospect Reef is a state-owned resort that was damaged by the […]
UK’s says general public should access companies’ info! BVI resists
The United Kingdom government has mandated that anyone should be able to use the internet and see the owners of companies registered by the financial services industries in all its Overseas Territories. Britain published this decision yesterday in a draft […]
Firing Rosan-Jones proof governor right about victimisation in gov’t?
By Kamal Haynes, BVI News Staff Opposition Leader Marlon Penn has raised questions as to whether Governor Augustus Jaspert’s recent reports about victimisation existing in the public service is indeed true, following the recent termination of outspoken political critic, Cindy […]
JVD suffers as contractor hijacks Water & Sewerage employees
Second District Representative Melvin ‘Mitch’ Turnbull has blasted a private company that the Department of Water & Sewerage has contracted to provide potable water to the residents of Jost Van Dyke. Speaking in the House of Assembly on December 14, […]
Investors dropping out as cannabis legislation gets red tape from UK
Just a couple months ago, Premier Andrew Fahie announced his government was partnering with investors to develop the BVI’s germinating medical marijuana industry. Yesterday, the territory learnt that investor-interest was now dropping. Premier Fahie said investors were dropping out because […]
