Just over four months after her unceremonious dismissal, At-Large Representative Lorna Smith OBE is returning to Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley’s cabinet in a role similar to her previous position, according to a joint announcement made Tuesday. The cabinet reshuffle comes at the expense of Dr. Karl Dawson, who has been stripped of his title as … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has strongly opposed calls by UK Parliamentarians to impose public registers of beneficial ownership on the British Virgin Islands through an Order in Council. Speaking on the matter at a recent press conference, Premier Wheatley reaffirmed the importance of the BVI’s financial services sector, which … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has extended an invitation to USVI Governor Albert Bryan to meet in Tortola for an amicable discussion regarding the ongoing economic tensions between the British Virgin Islands and the United States Virgin Islands. The move comes in response to Governor Bryan’s recent proposal to impose … Continued
As the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) Legislature prepares for an emergency meeting today to discuss Governor Albert Bryan Jr.’s proposal to impose a 25% tariff on imports from the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a legal opinion issued on Tuesday has confirmed that the governor does not have the authority to enforce such a measure. … Continued
Representative for the Second District, Hon. Melvin Mitch Turnbull, has publicly apologized to the Minister of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports, Hon. Sharie De Castro, for remarks made toward her during a recess period of the February 11 House of Assembly sitting. During the House of Assembly session on Monday, February 24, Turnbull rose on … Continued
In a recent interview on JTV’s Big Story with Cathy Richards, Opposition members who recently formed an alliance addressed a number of matters being shared in the public since their announcement. The members Hon. Myron V. Walwyn, Representative for the 6th District, Hon. Melvin Turnbull 2nd District Representative and At-Large Member Hon. Stacy Mather defended … Continued
The redevelopment of the Althea Scatliffe Primary School has encountered delays, and a start date for the construction phase remains undetermined, according to Minister for Education, Youth Affairs, and Sports, Hon. Sharie De Castro. Speaking during a recent House of Assembly session, Minister De Castro responded to a question posed by Deputy Speaker and Territorial … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has begun discussions with the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) administration regarding the proposed 25% tariff on goods imported from the BVI. In a statement addressing the issue, Acting Premier and Minister for Communication and Works, Hon. Kye Rymer, assured residents that constructive dialogue has commenced with USVI Governor … Continued
Opposition Member and District 8 Representative Hon. Marlon Penn who is part of Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s lead delegation to the Asia Mission recently shared his take on the importance of the trip to the BVI’s financial services industry. Speaking to the Acting Director of Communications Karia Christopher, Penn noted that the team … Continued
The United States Virgin Islands (USVI) is considering imposing a 25% tariff on goods imported from the British Virgin Islands (BVI), along with entry and exit fees for non-Virgin Islanders, in response to drastic fee increases proposed by the BVI government on USVI-based yacht charters. USVI Governor Albert Bryan Jr. requested an emergency meeting with … Continued
