On August 17, Marilin Malone Bass was given an official welcome into the fraternity of local authors of the British Virgin Islands with a ceremony held to launch her first book “Boundless Childhood Joy: Tales from in and around the Garden.” The book consists of short stories, capturing the memories of the author, her relatives … Continued
Multiple sources have confirmed to our newsroom that Mr. Wade Smith, Commissioner of Her Majesty’s Customs has been placed on administrative leave effective immediately. The reason behind his sudden leave placement is not known, however, within the past weeks since the release of the Commission of Inquiry Report, other senior members of the government were … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources Honourable Melvin Turnbull has detailed the government’s intentions to reestablish the board of the Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund which was wrongfully revoked in 2019. While issuing a public apology to the members affected by this move, Minister Turnbull said his government plans on righting the wrongs which have hindered … Continued
Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser says although he supports the government’s plans to transform the Water and Sewerage Department into a statutory body, there are areas of concern with this process that he simply cannot, in good conscience, cast a blind eye to. One of which, is the intended structure of the governing board for … Continued
On the heels of the August Emancipation Festival, Director of Culture Dr. Katherine Smith believes this period of observation should include a greater focus on the true meaning of emancipation in the BVI, and the journey of the ancestors throughout that process. Dr. Smith, who was responding to questions raised on the latest edition of … Continued
Although the territory will need to procure additional funds in order to carry out impending recovery and development projects in the near future, it is very unlikely that this money will come from the £300 million loan guarantee offered by the United Kingdom. This conclusion has been drawn from a recent indication from Premier Dr. … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has moved forward with plans to transform the Water and Sewerage Department into a statutory body following the passing of the Sewerage Authority Act 2022 in the House of Assembly. The bill, which was presented by Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works the Honourable Kye Rymer, represents … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has assured his commitment to enacting Freedom of Information legislation in the British Virgin Islands and promised that he does intend to act on the promises of the Virgin Islands Party Administration to bring a Freedom of Information Bill to the House of Assembly. While fielding questions from the … Continued
Though the Register of Interests Act was passed with amendments during the most recent sitting of the House of Assembly, there are doubts that the bill will become law in its current state following recent concerns expressed by Governor John Rankin. In a recent press conference, the Governor said that having skimmed through the document … Continued
While the idea of hosting an Emancipation Festival that is free for all to attend is possible, residents must be realistic about the ability of the government to take on this cost, and the impact it will have on other areas. Those are the sentiments of Premier Dr the Honourable Natalio Wheatley who addressed inquiries … Continued
