In an effort to improve measures of combating crime and modernising the judicial system in the territory, the Government of the Virgin Islands will be amending several dated legislations as well as introducing new bills such as the Witness Anonymity Legislation. This was announced during the Speech from the Throne on Tuesday by His Excellency … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands has been praised for being considered one of the most productive legislatures in the history of BVI politics with the passage of 101 legislations since taking office in March 2019. His Excellency Governor John Rankin highlighted the work of the government during his annual Speech from the Throne this … Continued
The Minister for Overseas Territories the Right Honourable Lord Goldsmith is set to visit the territory next week to discuss among many things, the Order in Council. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley made the disclosure during a press conference on Monday as he explained the purpose for Goldsmith’s visit. The premier was asked whether … Continued
Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley has denounced the recent claim made by a local media site which alleged that he slept on the floor at Antigua’s international airport, calling the article reckless, inaccurate and misleading. The article was published by Guavaberry Media on their Facebook page on Sunday and alleged that Premier Wheatley … Continued
Minister for Health and Social Development Hon. Marlon Penn believes that more private-public partnerships are needed in the territory. He made the comment while appearing as a guest on local show Talking Points. Penn said that a move in such a direction would not only ease the financial burden placed on the government, but it … Continued
Plans to construct junior schools on Tortola remain ongoing with the Ministry of Education preparing to have final consultation meetings with residents to discuss the execution. Education Minister Hon. Sharie De Castro made the announcement at a recent press conference as she provided an update on planned infrastructure works for schools. The announcement of junior … Continued
Some $2.4 million has been allocated to Ministry of Social Development to address many of the socioeconomic needs that have been plaguing the territory. Minister responsible Hon. Marlon Penn made the disclosure during a recent House of Assembly sitting. Penn revealed that the $2.4 million allocation is a huge increase from the approximately $500,000 that … Continued
A loan amount of approximately $100 million is believed to be enough to provide the BVI with a first class infrastructure that it rightfully deserves. Deputy Premier and Minister for Communication and Works Hon. Kye Rymer made the declaration recently in the House of Assembly. He said the time has come where the BVI has … Continued
Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley has announced that he will be visiting the United Kingdom in the coming days to meet with the Minister for Overseas Territories the Right Honourable Lord Goldsmith. Premier Wheatley said the scheduled meeting with Goldsmith is one of many meetings to be had on his trip as he intends … Continued
Opposition leader Honourable Julian Fraser has asked the government when will they get the National Health Insurance scheme operating as it should. Fraser raised the question during a recent session of the House of Assembly following what he described to be persistent problems that continue to exist from within the NHI. He said a recent … Continued
