BVI AND USVI TO SIGN MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING IN THE INTEREST OF BOATERS

A Memorandum of Understanding surrounding the ease of movement of boaters between the British Virgin Islands and the United States Virgin Islands is expected to be signed in the not-to-distant future. According to Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, the MOU has resulted from discussions held during the recent meeting of the Inter-Virgin Islands Council … Continued

PREMIER EMBARRASSED BY THE CONSTANT ESCAPING OF DETAINEES AT THE CASTLE MARIA HOTEL FACILITY

Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says he is embarrassed about the prevailing situation at the Castle Maria Hotel regarding the constant escaping of immigration detainees. The premier expressed this in his own words while explaining how his administration intends to address the worrying trend of detainees escaping from the temporary detention centre. “I do … Continued

THOMAS FAMILY SEEKING RENT INCREASE EQUATING TO 15 TIMES MORE IN SOME INSTANCES FOR THE USE OF THE RACETRACK – SAYS PREMIER

Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has revealed that one of the major areas of disagreement in the Ellis Thomas Downs Racetrack saga is a request by the Thomas family for a rent increase for the use of the facility, which, in some instances, would cost the Unity Government 15 times more than the existing … Continued

PREMIER HOPING TO CREATE A MORE TOURISM LED ECONOMY – TRANSFERS CULTURE AND FESTIVALS & FAIRS TO HIS OFFICE

Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley has indicated his intention to create a more tourism-led economy in the British Virgin Islands as he announced the transfer of the Culture and Festival and Fairs portfolios to the Premier’s Office. As such, Premier Wheatley said discussions have already begun with the new Chair of the BVI Tourist … Continued

PREMIER ADDRESSES ELECTION CONCERNS; ASSURES 2023 ELECTION

During a recent press engagement, Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley addressed concerns surrounding the impending election. When questioned on growing uncertainty in the population on whether the Territory will be proceeding with an election as planned, Wheatley said “I’m not quite sure why there’s uncertainty about whether there will be elections. Elections will be … Continued

HUOBI TO BECOME FIRST DIGITAL ASSET TRADING PLATFORM OPERATOR IN THE BVI

One of the world’s largest digital asset service providers, Huobi Group, intends to set up shop in the British Virgin Islands as the first Digital Asset Trading Platform Operator in the Territory after successfully obtaining an Investment Business Licence from the Financial Services Commission through its subsidiary Brtuomi Worldwide Limited. In a recent statement Huobi … Continued

FRASER CALLS FOR CLARITY ON THE DIFFERENTIATION OF NONPROFITS AND CORPORATE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE BVI

As the Government of the Virgin Islands moves forward with plans to implement a Non-Profit Organisations Act, Opposition Leader Julian Fraser has raised some questions surrounding the distinction of nonprofit organisations from the major corporations which fall within the Financial Services Sector. The Bill in question makes allowances for better supervision and monitoring of the … Continued

ESWORTH BARNWELL CHARGED FOR WOUNDING WIFE, STEP-DAUGHTER

Officers of the Criminal Investigations Department charged a man yesterday September 22nd, 2022 in the wounding of his wife and stepdaughter. Esworth Barnwell, 35, of Diamond Estate is charged with inflicting grievous bodily harm; assault occasioning actual bodily harm and being armed with an offensive weapon. Initial investigations indicate that Monday evening, the accused attacked … Continued

THE BVI CANNOT ALLOW THE UK TO IMPOSE ITS CULTURE OR IDEOLOGIES ON US – SAYS WHEATLEY; NO LICENSE ISSUED IN NECKER ISLAND SAME SEX MARRIAGE CEREMONY

Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has expressed the view that despite seeking to maintain positive relationships with the United Kingdom, the British Virgin Islands cannot allow the UK to impose its culture or ideologies on the Territory – particularly at a time where this could directly impact the process of constitutional development. “It is … Continued