After two years of resistance to making substantial changes in transparency concerning the interests held by lawmakers and senior public officials, Cabinet has finally agreed to move forward with the Commission of Inquiry’s (COI) recommendation to overhaul the Register of […]

Hosts of the Talking Points radio show have pointed out a double standard in the treatment that former Governor John Rankin meted out to elected leaders and his compatriot Police Commissioner Mark Collins. The hosts said elected leaders have dropped […]

Former Premier Andrew Fahie has been found guilty of conspiring to smuggle drugs into the United States and laundering the proceeds he made from the arrangement. Fahie faced charges of drug smuggling, money laundering and racketeering before a Miami court. […]

The BVI Chamber of Commerce (BVICoC) is reaching out to the business community to gather insights and feedback on the issue of crime and its impact on businesses in the British Virgin Islands. As the leading advocate for businesses across […]

Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley has explained why some public servants may have to wait an additional four years before receiving their promised salary increments earned several years ago. Public servants were initially promised that they would receive all of their […]

Health and Social Development Minister Vincent Wheatley has attempted to downplay concerns arising from the government’s hefty multi-million dollar investment in the Joe’s Hill Manor Estate. Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn questioned Minister Wheatley over whether any interest was earned […]

The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has recommended that politicians should have the flexibility to resign from their elected positions immediately after winning their seats, according to a report released earlier this week. This suggestion stems from a controversy involving Mark […]

It seems elected leaders will never get the chance to distribute social assistance grants in the future, as the government is currently working with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) to develop a Social Protection law in the Virgin Islands. […]

UK Minister for the Overseas Territories (OTs), David Rutley has stated that the BVI government should prioritise the outstanding governance reforms recommended by the Commission of Inquiry (COI). Rutley made the statement yesterday at the end of his meetings with […]

One of the more controversial recommendations emerging from the Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) report is that the positions of Premier and Deputy Premier should only be filled by candidates who are elected At-Large at the polls, irrespective of their political […]