Sixth District Representative Myron Walwyn has criticized the British Virgin Islands government’s handling of infrastructure projects, particularly questioning the management of unfinished roadworks across the territory. “If the government has a plan to fix the roads, they are certainly doing a great job at hiding it,” Walwyn said, pointing to incomplete road projects initiated during … Continued
Premier Dr the Hon. Natalio Wheatley recently provided an update on the territory’s progress with implementing reforms to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. The territory is working to address 64 specific recommendations outlined in a February 2024 Mutual Evaluation Report, conducted on behalf of the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force. The evaluation has prompted … Continued
Hon. Myron Walwyn, Hon. Melvin Turnbull, and Hon. Stacey Mather have announced the formation of a new alliance within His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition. The revelation came during an impromptu press conference on Thursday, signalling a potential shift in the opposition’s structure. Despite the formation of this alliance, At-Large Representative Hon. Ronnie Skelton will maintain his … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has voiced optimism that the newly sworn-in United States President Donald Trump will be able to bolster the United States’ economic strength, a critical factor for the Virgin Islands’ own prosperity. At a press conference on Thursday, Premier Wheatley acknowledged the BVI’s substantial economic reliance on the United States, … Continued
Premier and Minister of Financial Services, Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley, has emphasized his government’s commitment to balancing transparency and privacy through its recent consultation on a proposed policy regarding access to the register of beneficial ownership. The initiative, launched last week, aims to strengthen the British Virgin Islands’ financial systems, align with international best … Continued
Eighth District Representative Hon. Marlon Penn has proposed redirecting unspent budgetary funds toward direct economic investments, stating that there is a need for improved financial management in the British Virgin Islands. Speaking at a recent Opposition press conference, Penn highlighted the recurrent issue of unspent funds allocated for expenditure in 2023 and 2024, pointing to … Continued
Opposition members are advancing efforts to make House of Assembly committee proceedings public, with specific focus on opening Public Accounts Committee deliberations to public scrutiny. Opposition Leader Ronnie Skelton endorsed the move toward transparency during a recent media inquiry from 284 Media, noting similar practices in other parliamentary systems. Eighth District Representative Marlon Penn revealed … Continued
At a press conference earlier today, Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley provided an update on the Virgin Islands’ progress in implementing the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry. He outlined the path towards governance reform, a process crucial to lifting the Order in Council that threatens to suspend the territory’s Constitution. Premier Wheatley recounted … Continued
Opposition legislator Hon. Myron Walwyn has criticized Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley’s leadership, suggesting the premier does not fully grasp the responsibilities of his role. Speaking at a press conference alongside the six members of His Majesty’s Loyal Opposition, Walwyn condemned recent actions by the government that he described as exclusionary and dismissive. Walwyn … Continued
Territorial At-Large Representative Stacy Mather called for a comprehensive approach to youth development, criticizing the government’s prioritization of entertainment spending over crucial social programs. Speaking at a recent press conference, Mather emphasized that while parents bear great responsibility for young people’s development, they require robust social support systems to succeed in raising the next generation. … Continued
