The Hon. Julian Fraser RA, Representative for the Third District dedicated his presentation in a recent Opposition Press Conference to denounce any misconceptions that he will not be seeking reelection. Hon. Fraser spoke about the number of persons who have contacted him asking whether or not he is retiring from public office, this he said … Continued
The Minister for Communications and Works, Honourable Kye Rymer, has announced a record-breaking number of vehicle registrations in the Virgin Islands, emphasizing the need for enhanced road safety measures amidst the surge in vehicle ownership. Addressing the House of Assembly recently, Minister Rymer revealed that a remarkable 19,982 vehicles were licensed in 2023, marking a … Continued
In response to a recent video posted on Facebook by user Mika Barry, Deputy Governor David Archer Jr. has issued a strong statement condemning what he describes as a “propaganda and inaccurate sensational” release. The video, which labels Archer as “Confirmed Government Official 1” through a likeness photo and exact words, has been denounced by … Continued
It has come to light that a number of the government’s statutory bodies are significantly behind in submitting their audited financial statements, with some reports being last completed over a decade ago. The alarming discovery was made during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly after the Opposition Leader Honourable Ronnie Skelton questioned the … Continued
Former Prime Minister of Dominica Edison James was released on EC$50,000 bail on Friday after a brief detention in a magistrate’s court holding cell. James, 80, spent an estimated 20 minutes in custody after being committed to stand trial at the High Court on a charge of incitement. The charge stems from a 2017 United … Continued
The Office of the Deputy Governor has reported significant headway in the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations, noting that approximately 65 percent of the reforms have been completed. According to recent updates from their office, 20 of the 31 recommendations assigned have been completed with 1 no longer applicable and the outstanding … Continued
With 16 weeks remaining for the full implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) recommendations, the Government of the Virgin Islands has revealed that it has completed approximately 62 percent of the actions relating to the reforms. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley in a recent update revealed that his government divided the 50 COI … Continued
The Constitutional Review Commission (CRC) has unveiled a series of recommendations aiming to reshape the powers vested in the governor as outlined in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Constitution. The recommendations, revealed in the CRC’s recently published report, highlight the need for greater consultation and transparency in the governance structure. A pivotal proposal from the … Continued
Minister for the Overseas Territories, David Rutley, has emphasized the imperative need for the Government of the Virgin Islands to prioritize the implementation of recommendations laid out in the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Report. Rutley’s message underlines the urgency of reinvigorating the reform process, aiming for completion by May 2024. The OTs Minister concluded a … Continued
The Minister for the Americas, the Caribbean, and United Kingdom (UK) Overseas Territories (OTs), David Rutley MP has issued a stern warning to the British Virgin Islands (BVI) Government, stating that the UK will not hesitate to take further action if the implementation of the Commission of Inquiry (COI) Recommendations continue to lag. The OTs … Continued
