Former Premier Andrew Fahie has once again requested a delay in his sentencing, currently scheduled for June 25. His attorney, Theresa Van Vliet, filed a motion citing a scheduling conflict as the reason for the postponement, proposing a new date […]
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HIV, STDs on the rise in the BVI
Persons are being cautioned to take their sexual health seriously as statistics from the Ministry of Health show that HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases have been rising steadily over the last five years. According to Jascinth Hannibal, Chief Nursing […]
Relief coming for road repairs, Premier says
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has promised that repairs to the BVI’s road network will soon be on the way for frustrated residents of the territory. Speaking at a press conference last Friday, Dr Wheatley announced that immediate steps were being […]
BVI-China trade sees massive increase
Trade Minister Lorna Smith and CEO of BVI Finance, Elise Donovan.Although some residents have a fear of the BVI developing stronger trading ties with China, trade between both nations has seen massive growth over the last three years. During a […]
BVI tourism promoted to over 100 stakeholders at CHTA recent forum
Representatives from the BVI tourism sector recently attended the 42nd Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Marketplace in Jamaica, where they promoted the territory’s tourism product to over 100 delegates and media personnel. The CHTA Marketplace is widely known as […]
BVI in ‘danger zone’ for fever and respiratory syndrome cases
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) has been placed in the “danger zone” for the number of active cases of fever and respiratory syndromes in the territory. This is according to the Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (ESU) in the Ministry of Health, […]
Politicians should only get qualified immunity — Walwyn
Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn believes politicians should not receive complete immunity in the House of Assembly. During a recent debate, Walwyn highlighted the need for more accountability among elected officials and those on statutory boards. The lawmaker said he […]
Who opposed ‘residency at birth’ for children of non-Belongers?
A journalist recently pressed Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley to state whether members of the Opposition turned down a proposal to assign residency to children born in the BVI to non-Belongers. The matter of residency at birth was brought to the […]
Gone again! Premier on 10-day duty travel
Just days after returning from the SIDs conference in Antigua, Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley left the territory on June 1 with a mission to attend important events in the Cayman Islands and the United States. The Wheatley administration has received […]
New governor more collaborative, says Premier
Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley stated that he believes there is a much more collaborative approach between his office and the current Governor, Daniel Pruce, compared to his predecessor, Governor John Rankin. Premier Wheatley’s comments were made at a recent press […]