The government has announced its plans to reduce its nearly $9 million in annual rent by completing repairs to the Ralph T O’Neal Administration Complex and other buildings housing government offices. Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley during his recent 2024 Budget Address, said his government will continue the rehabilitation works … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands intends to launch a Green Pledge Drive in the coming weeks as part of its plan to encourage residents and businesses to conform to the use of renewable energy products. Premier and Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley said the drive will be … Continued
The National Business Bureau is expected to be reinstated in 2024 after being dormant since 2019. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio briefly announced the return of the national bureau during his 2024 Budget Address on Tuesday. In addition, the premier said a work management system will be implemented to ensure that nationals benefit from employment … Continued
First District Representative Dr. the Honourable Karl Dawson has described his first 100 days in office as rewarding. Dr. Dawson who is the Junior Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries made the comment while appearing on 284 Media’s “Just for the Record, First 100 Days” series. As a first-time legislator, Dawson said the experience so far … Continued
The Department of Waste Management is making some progress in its plight to have the incinerator back online after receiving a shipment of parts needed for the Pockwood Pond facility. Director of Waste Management, Mr. Marcus Solomon confirmed in a media release on Wednesday that his department received a shipment containing transfer arms for the … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley revealed during the recent budget presentation that the government has allocated close to $10 million to ensure no public officer earns below the minimum living wage, which consultants found to be $23,719.80 per year in the Virgin Islands. The Premier stated that some 60% of government employees can currently … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has revealed his government’s intention to introduce a community development policy that will include the establishment of district councils across the nine electoral districts. According to Premier Wheatley, there will be 11 district councils, with Anegada and Jost Van Dyke each having their own district councils. Premier Wheatley who … Continued
Talk show host Damion Grange has labelled the recent decision by His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition to walk out of the House of Assembly without returning for the session, as immature. Grange made the comment while interviewing Opposition Legislator Honourable Marlon Penn with his co-hosts on the local radio programme Talking Points. While admitting to being … Continued
Second District Representative Honourable Melvin Turnbull has alleged that there is an ongoing attempt by Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley to persuade members of the Opposition to join the Virgin Islands Government. Turnbull made the claim at a recent Opposition press conference after criticizing the premier for failing to make decisions that are critical … Continued
In the recently conducted Just for the Record series: First 100 Days by 284 Media, Deputy Premier of the Virgin Islands Honourable Lorna Smith, spoke directly to the BVI attracting investment. Hon. Smith reiterated two areas she spoke about on the campaign trail that are still of grave concern to her. Namely, the BVI’s infrastructure … Continued
