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 Government of the Virgin Islands has chosen CIBC Caribbean bank as the institution to provide a $100 million loan facility aimed at addressing critical infrastructural challenges across the territory. A loan facility is defined as a credit arrangement through which a person or organization can borrow money up to an agreed sum. Premier and … 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
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
Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley, will lead a delegation of five officials to London from September 9 to 13, 2024, to engage in key discussions with the new United Kingdom (UK) Minister for Overseas Territories, Stephen Doughty, MP, and other members of the UK Parliament. The delegation aims to … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands, through the Ministry of Financial Services, Labour, and Trade, has officially opened the first round of applications for its highly anticipated Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Grant Programme. This initiative is designed to stimulate business development and promote economic growth across the territory. Local businesses that qualify are … Continued
Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley, has announced plans to address the potential removal of the Order in Council during an upcoming meeting with the new Overseas Territories (OT) Minister, Stephen Doughty. The discussions are set to take place during a visit to the United Kingdom on September 11, where Premier … Continued
The political climate in the Virgin Islands is set to intensify as the Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Ronnie W. Skelton, prepares to move a motion of no confidence against Premier Dr. Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley. The motion, detailed in the Order Paper for the Nineteenth sitting of the House of Assembly scheduled for Tuesday, … Continued
The first phase of the rehabilitation of the historic Old Administration Building on Main Street, Tortola, is set to be completed by November 2024, following initial delays caused by Tropical Storm Ernesto. This phase focuses on restoring the building’s front-facing façade, which includes replacing structural support members and metallic features to enhance safety for pedestrians … Continued
