With the annual emancipation festivities just around the corner, the Ministry of Health has launched a sexual health campaign called ‘Wrap it Up’ to help reduce high-risk sexual behaviours locally. The emancipation festivities include a variety of party events such […]
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Fahie denies ringleader role in drug conspiracy
Former Premier Andrew Fahie has denied playing a leading role in the drug conspiracy for which he was convicted earlier this year. Fahie was found guilty in February 2024 on charges of conspiracy to import cocaine, money laundering, and foreign […]
Walwyn: Gov’t wants three quotations for a screw!
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn contended that the government tied its own hands when it passed the Procurement Act in the wake of the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Walwyn shared some of his […]
Sewerage project facing wilful delays, Penn says
Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn has once again criticised the government’s handling of a crucial sewerage project in East End/Long Look, describing the delays as a result of willful neglect. The project, initially set to improve the sewerage facilities significantly, […]
Morrell acquitted of manslaughter in boating accident case
Andrew Morrell has been acquitted of gross negligence manslaughter for the boating accident that resulted in the death of Frandie Martin Jr on October 16, 2021. After about a two-hour deliberation, the jury returned a not guilty verdict in the […]
Petty nonsense! Walwyn blasts’ ‘Willock’ clauses in VI Inquiries Bill
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticised several aspects of the proposed Virgin Islands Inquiries Bill, suggesting that certain clauses were explicitly designed to target the actions of former House Speaker Julian Willock during the Commission of Inquiry (COI) process […]
Cindy Rosan stages epic rant over abrupt radio show end
Controversial talk show host Cindy Rosan has provided her account of a heated exchange on live radio that resulted in an unexpected interruption to her popular programme, the “Morning Ride Show with a Side of Politics,” on ZROD radio. The […]
BVITB resignation a bad sign for 70th Festival
Dirk Walters’ recent resignation as the Events Manager of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) has raised concerns about the upcoming 70th Anniversary Festival celebrations. Hot Seat radio show hosts Walwyn Brewley and Julian Gordon described the news as a bad […]
Minimum Wage increase lower than Advisory Committee’s recommendation
The recently announced minimum wage increase, set to take effect in November, is slightly lower than the amount recommended by the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee. The committee, commissioned last November to review the territory’s existing minimum wage, had proposed an […]
Dictatorship! Skelton slams proposed Inquiries Bill
Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has strongly criticised the United Kingdom (UK) for what he suggested was its dictatorial approach in governing BVI. During yesterday’s sitting of the House of Assembly (HOA), Skelton told lawmakers that as the BVI progresses through […]