Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley has issued an apology to the residents of Anegada for their recent power struggles while outlining plans for a more stable energy future. Speaking on Tola Radio VI earlier this week Wheatley expressed hope that the island’s electricity woes would become “a thing of the past” … Continued
The appropriateness of using WhatsApp for official government communications has come under scrutiny following a controversial resignation request sent to BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Chairman Ron Potter. Health Minister Vincent Wheatley reportedly used the messaging app to ask Potter to step down, a request Potter publicly refused. During a recent House of Assembly sitting, … Continued
Climate change took center stage during the recent official visit to the United Kingdom, as noted by Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Premier Hon. Lorna Smith. During a reception for the BVI delegation, Premier Wheatley delivered a keynote speech highlighting the negative impacts of climate change on the Virgin Islands. He updated … Continued
The potential removal of Ron Potter as Chairman of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) is likely to be discussed at an upcoming Cabinet meeting, according to Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley. This development follows reports that Health Minister Vincent Wheatley requested Potter’s resignation via WhatsApp Message. Potter, whose term is scheduled to last three years, … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley defended a recent official visit to the United Kingdom emphasizing the importance of relationship-building despite calls for more tangible outcomes. The premier stressed the significance of establishing a working relationship with the new Labour administration in the UK. He went on to highlight the need to sensitise new parliamentarians … Continued
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported Tuesday that no new tropical cyclone formation is expected in the Atlantic basin over the next seven days. In its tropical weather outlook, the NHC identified Tropical Depression Gordon as the only active system in the North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. The depression is currently located … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has introduced new legislation aimed at enhancing integrity standards for members of the House of Assembly (HOA). Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley presented the Parliamentary Commission for Standards Bill during last Thursday’s HOA sitting. This bill seeks to establish an accountability framework for HOA members in line with … Continued
History was made on Wednesday when Annette Sanford, 41, became the first woman to be inaugurated as Kalinago Chief in the Commonwealth of Dominica. Sanford, a native of the island’s Kalinago Territory, was formally invested and presented with her staff of office by Dominica’s President Sylvanie Burton, who herself is the country’s first female president … Continued
The territory is setting its sights on further enhancing air travel connections, following a high-level meeting between government officials and Winair’s Chief Executive Officer Hans van de Velde. Minister for Works, Honorable Kye Rymer, revealed in a recent interview that the courtesy visit was prompted by Winair’s growing interest in the BVI market. The talks … Continued
The Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports has issued an urgent public alert regarding a fraudulent advertisement scheme currently proliferating on social media platforms. In a bulletin released on September 11, 2024, the ministry warned residents about a deceptive campaign falsely offering free online courses, certificates, and job recommendations purportedly on behalf of the … Continued
