Former Prime Minister of Dominica Edison James was released on EC$50,000 bail on Friday after a brief detention in a magistrate’s court holding cell. James, 80, spent an estimated 20 minutes in custody after being committed to stand trial at the High Court on a charge of incitement. The charge stems from a 2017 United … Continued
The Office of the Deputy Governor has reported significant headway in the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations, noting that approximately 65 percent of the reforms have been completed. According to recent updates from their office, 20 of the 31 recommendations assigned have been completed with 1 no longer applicable and the outstanding … Continued
With 16 weeks remaining for the full implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations, the Government of the Virgin Islands has revealed that it has completed approximately 62 percent of the actions relating to the reforms. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley in a recent update revealed that his government divided the 50 COI … Continued
The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has unveiled a series of recommendations aiming to reshape the powers vested in the governor as outlined in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Constitution. The recommendations, revealed in the CRC’s recently published report, highlight the need for greater consultation and transparency in the governance structure. A pivotal proposal from the … Continued
Minister for the Overseas Territories, David Rutley, has emphasized the imperative need for the Government of the Virgin Islands to prioritize the implementation of recommendations laid out in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report. Rutley’s message underlines the urgency of reinvigorating the reform process, aiming for completion by May 2024. The OTs Minister concluded a … Continued
The Minister for the Americas, the Caribbean, and United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories (OTs), David Rutley MP has issued a stern warning to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Government, stating that the UK will not hesitate to take further action if the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations continue to lag. The OTs … Continued
Residents are being urged to submit feedback by Friday, February 2 on the territory’s proposed immigration policy. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the plea during a recent televised release as he stressed the importance of public feedback to assist with the finalization of the new immigration policy. Premier Wheatley noted that the policy … Continued
Some 2174 public officers have been paid their increments for the 2018-2019 work years. This is according to Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who made the disclosure in response to questions posed by the Deputy Speaker Honourable Stacey Mather during a House of Assembly sitting on Tuesday. Premier Wheatley said … Continued
The newly installed Governor of the British Virgin Islands His Excellency Daniel Pruce has pledged to advocate for good governance, support initiatives that contribute to the future development of the territory and to keep the BVI safe during his tenure as Governor. Pruce made the three pledges while delivering his first official speech as Governor … Continued
In an effort to bring about a more cohesive and centralized approach to the planning and execution of festivals and fairs in the territory, the Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has decided to shift the functions of the Festival and Fairs Committee to the BVI Tourist Board. A recent Cabinet Decision Statement revealed that the … Continued
