Junior Minister for Tourism Hon. Alvera Maduro-Caines is calling for the government to revisit the budget allocated to the prison for 2023 after noting that it has been cut when compared to previous years. Maduro-Caines highlighted the importance of the monies which go to the prison and the areas of focus that it usually targets … Continued
The Appropriation Act, 2023 also referred to as the budget which totals $412,971,110 was passed in the H.O.A on Thursday during the Ninth Sitting of the Fourth Session of the Fourth House of Assembly. The 2023 Budget total comprises $340,872,400 for recurrent expenditure; $49,428,600 for capital expenditure; $7,148,810 in contributions to various statutory funds; and … Continued
Deputy Speaker and Territorial At Large Representative Hon. Neville Smith believes that the government needs to start operating off of data to justify the decisions made when conducting the annual Standing Finance Committee meetings. Smith made the plea during the 2023 Budget Debate recently in the House of Assembly, warning that if the previous practice … Continued
Fourth District Representative Honourable Mark Vanterpool is urging the United Kingdom Government to let the people of the Virgin Islands go. Vanterpool’s request came during the debate stage of the 2023 Budget where he said the time is now for the UK Government to allow the people of the Virgin Islands to be free from … Continued
Former Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews has said that there is very little evidence to support claims that illegal firearms are entering the territory through the BVI’s legitimate ports of entry. Matthews rejected the notion while appearing as a guest on the local radio programme Talking Points. He said while serving as commissioner of police … Continued
Governor His Excellency John Rankin has given assent to the Register of Interests (Amendment) Act which he believes still limits the public in how they can access information on House of Assembly members. The governor confirmed his assent to the legislation in a statement published on Monday, where he stated that the decision took much … Continued
While expressing that the Constitutional Review Commission has not received any comments through their online platform or in writing, Chairwoman Lisa Penn-Lettsome has said that there has been a heightened level of discussions at the community meetings across the territory. Penn-Lettsome made the comment while appearing as a guest on the Real Talk show recently … Continued
Residents have expressed mixed reviews on whether term limits should be imposed on local politicians who have long reigns in office. This is according to the Chairwoman of the Constitutional Review Commission Mrs. Lisa Penn-Lettsome who made the disclosure while appearing as a guest on local show Real Talk with host Karia Christopher. She said … Continued
The immigration process at the Terrance B Lettsome International Airport will soon be streamlined to make the travelling experience seamless for all inbound and outbound travellers. Premier and Minister for Tourism Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the announcement during a recent press conference, where he revealed that his government will soon be signing a … Continued
While acknowledging that local bush cutters have been significantly impacted by the recent Commission of Inquiry Recommendation to cease the issuing of petty contracts, Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley says his government’s new RATED programme is designed to address these kinds of unemployment issues. Premier Wheatley addressed the subject during the recently concluded Fourth … Continued
