Following his arrest and subsequent charge of Breach of Trust by a public official, Former Education Minister Myron Walwyn has expressed concern that despite his full intention to fight the allegations against him, the conditions of indemnity granted to Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom for the COI report hinder him from taking certain civil action. “As a … Continued
It is highly unlikely that there will be a by-election in the First District for the seat of the former Premier and Representative for the First District Honourable Andrew Fahie who will be made to vacate his seat at the end of the next Sitting of the House of Assembly (HOA). This is according to … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources and Labour Honourable Melvin Turnbull has been named as a Co-Chair of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States’ Regional Conservation Caucus. Minister Turnbull confirmed the appointment during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. Turnbull also spoke about his role and responsibility as co-chair and on some of the topics … Continued
The taxi tariff in the BVI is scheduled to undergo its first official review in approximately 12 years which could potentially see taxi operators gaining an increase in tariffs charged. Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Honourable Kye Rymer made the announcement during a recent sitting of the House of Assembly. He said … Continued
The planned trip of the Right Honourable Jesse Norman who was set to enter the British Virgin Islands today has been cancelled, following the reshuffling of ministerial portfolios in the United Kingdom Government. Prior to the reshuffling which is due to the recent appointment of the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Norman held … Continued
Premier Dr. The Honourable Natalio Wheatley along with Minister for Health and Social Development Honourable Marlon Penn will be attending the UK-Overseas Territories Joint Ministerial Council in London on behalf of the territory next month. Premier Wheatley confirmed the trip during Tuesday’s sitting of the House of Assembly where he announced some of the topical … Continued
Former Speaker of the House of Assembly Julian Willock has hinted at potentially running in the next General Election, stating that there is a consensus among some residents across the territory who believe he can contribute meaningfully to local politics. Willock shared those views during his recent guest appearance on CARIBupdate Exclusives after being asked … Continued
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) has joined in the call of urging the United Kingdom Government to withdraw the Order in Council in the British Virgin Islands which has the authority to suspend the territory’s Constitution. The call was made at the 72nd Meeting of the OECS Authority where Heads of Government and … Continued
Deputy Speaker and Territorial At Large Representative Honourable Neville Smith believes that measures should be included in the new Jury Act to exclude active bloggers from sitting as jurors in court cases. Smith’s concern was raised during a recent debate in the House of Assembly where he expressed that the new provisions in the Jury … Continued
Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser has recommended that the government establish a board to oversee the process of identifying those eligible to serve as jurors under the new Jury Act. Fraser, who spoke during the House of Assembly debates on the act, said he believed that the mundane task of verifying the up to possibly … Continued
