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OPPOSITION QUESTIONS PREMIER’S LEADERSHIP
Opposition legislator Hon. Myron Walwyn has criticized Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s leadership, suggesting the premier does not fully grasp the responsibilities of his role. Speaking at a press conference alongside the six members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Walwyn condemned recent actions by the government that he described as exclusionary and dismissive. Walwyn … Continued
TOURISM LEADERS SPEAK ON EXPECTATIONS FOR 2025
Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley and Junior Minister of Tourism Hon. Luce Hodge-Smith recently spoke on their expectations for tourism in 2025. They were at the time at the recently held Tourism Summit on the newly reimagined Peter Island Resort. Hon. Hodge Smith identified areas of target focus areas within … Continued
284 News Wednesday January 22nd 2025
CANCER SOCIETY LEADS CAMPAIGN TO BAN RED DYE #3 IN THE BVI
The British Virgin Islands Cancer Society (BVICS) has unveiled an ambitious 2025 agenda centred on cancer prevention, with a major focus on banning the controversial chemical Red Dye #3. Found in many foods, medications, and cosmetics, the dye has been linked to cancer risks in various studies, prompting growing concern among health experts. While the … Continued
NATIONAL SCIENCE FAIR SET FOR MARCH 12-14
Minister of Education, Youth, and Sports Affairs Hon. Sharie de Castro in an official message to the public has announced that the annual National Science and Innovation Fair will take place from March 12-14, 2025, at the Multi-Purpose Complex. The fair will feature interactive displays and hands-on experiments, allowing students to tackle real-world challenges in … Continued
WALWYN CRITICIZES RUSHED LEGISLATIVE PROCESS
Opposition lawmaker Hon. Myron V. Walwyn criticized the government’s practice of rushing important legislation through the House of Assembly while warning against compromising civil liberties in the name of law enforcement. Speaking at a press conference on Friday the Sixth District Representative highlighted concerns over recent bills, including the Police Act and Computer Misuse and … Continued
THE IMPLEMENTATION OF COI REFORMS SOON COMPLETED – SAYS MALONE
The Virgin Islands is said to be at the “tail end” of implementing recommendations emerging from the Commission of Inquiry report. Mr. Kedrick Malone, Governance Reform Delivery Manager in the office of the Premier recently spoke on the ongoing COI presently in the Virgin Islands while appearing as a guest on the local radio programme, … Continued
284 News Tuesday January 21st 2025
GOV’T UNDER FIRE OVER ANEGADA PROMISES
Residents of Anegada continue to wait for land titles promised over a year ago, while development by non-residents progresses on the island, Territorial At Large Representative Lorna Smith said during a recent press conference. The delay contradicts Premier Natalio Wheatley’s previous pledge to provide deeds to Anegadians, a move he said would dramatically impact their … Continued
