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Governor halts recruitment process for new top cop

Governor halts recruitment process for new top cop

Governor Daniel Pruce announced on Thursday, October 31, that he has terminated the recruitment process for a new Commissioner of Police (CoP) who was initially set to take office on November 30. The recruitment, which began earlier this year, was […]

by / on November 1, 2024 at 8:45 AM /
Premier not interested in democracy — Skelton

Premier not interested in democracy — Skelton

Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton has criticised Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley and his government for walking out of the House of Assembly to avoid debating a motion of no confidence. Skelton described this action as “unfortunate” and a “bad sign for […]

by / on November 1, 2024 at 8:00 AM /
Walwyn troubled by government’s HOA walkout

Walwyn troubled by government’s HOA walkout

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has voiced serious concerns about democracy in the BVI following a recent walkout by government members during a House of Assembly (HOA) session. In an interview with ZBVI Radio, Walwyn highlighted the government’s actions as […]

by / on November 1, 2024 at 7:55 AM /
Premier’s Office nears $1M in consultancies — Walwyn

Premier’s Office nears $1M in consultancies — Walwyn

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has raised concerns about consultancy expenses in the Premier’s Office, saying that costs are nearing $1 million this year. Speaking in the House of Assembly yesterday, Walwyn questioned the purpose and necessity of these expenses, […]

by / on November 1, 2024 at 7:06 AM /
Culture & Tourism Month begins! Lobster Fest in the line-up

Culture & Tourism Month begins! Lobster Fest in the line-up

Junior Minister of Tourism Luce Hodge-Smith has officially launched Culture and Tourism Month 2024, spotlighting the Territory’s rich heritage and featuring the highly anticipated Anegada Lobster Fest—a marquee event on the Virgin Islands’ tourism calendar this November. “This month is […]

by / on November 1, 2024 at 6:14 AM /
Gov’t signs largest-ever $100M public loan for key projects

Gov’t signs largest-ever $100M public loan for key projects

The government has officially signed an agreement for the largest public loan in BVI history—a $100 million loan facilitated by FirstCaribbean International Bank (CIBC). On Thursday, October 31, Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio Wheatley signed the loan agreement […]

by / on October 31, 2024 at 6:14 PM /
Government walks out on no-confidence vote

Government walks out on no-confidence vote

The government staged a walkout from the House of Assembly (HOA) last night, just ahead of the Opposition’s planned no-confidence vote. Just before midnight, the House was about to resume following a short recess when government members, including Premier Dr […]

by / on October 31, 2024 at 7:21 AM /
BVI sees nearly 10% rise in overall visitor arrivals

BVI sees nearly 10% rise in overall visitor arrivals

Overall visitor arrivals up to the third quarter of this year showed a slight increase of roughly 10 percent compared to the same period in 2023. According to the government’s latest tourism summary for the Virgin Islands in 2024, the […]

by / on October 31, 2024 at 7:00 AM /
Blatant Waste! Smith slams Premier’s 8-member London delegation

Blatant Waste! Smith slams Premier’s 8-member London delegation

Territorial At-Large Representative Lorna Smith has slammed the government’s plans to send an eight-member delegation to London, calling it a “blatant waste” of public resources. The trip, scheduled as a two-day meeting, has drawn ire from Smith, who questioned the […]

by / on October 31, 2024 at 6:24 AM /
Walwyn blasts govt’s ‘willy-nilly’ approach to spending

Walwyn blasts govt’s ‘willy-nilly’ approach to spending

Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has raised concerns about the government’s latest Schedule of Additional Provisions (SAP) to the budget, calling its spending approach ‘willy-nilly’ and questioning its purpose amid ongoing national challenges. In a House of Assembly sitting yesterday, […]

by / on October 31, 2024 at 6:16 AM /