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
The government has announced a number of technological initiatives for 2023 that will seek to improve its tax collection measures, including upgrading its Standard Integrated Government Tax Administration System (SIGTAS) and the establishment of an e-payment system. These were some of the many initiatives announced by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has announced a 2023 budget totaling $399.33 million with the Ministry of Health to receive the largest percentage of the recurrent allocations. Premier Wheatley made the announcement during the 2023 Budget Address in the House of Assembly this morning. He said the numbers display a … Continued
Despite the decision of two main opposition parties to boycott the 2022 General Election in Dominica, Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit is still urging Dominicans to come out and exercise their democratic right on December 6. The trend began earlier this month with news that the Dominica’s United Workers Party has decided not to contest the … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is urging residents to tune into the 2023 Budget Speech on Tuesday, November 29. The leader of government business stressed the importance of residents listening in to hear the many areas the 2023 Budget Speech will seek to address. For the full story, tune into … Continued
