Local talk show host Claude Skelton Cline is of the opinion that the party system does not meet the needs of the territory and has ultimately failed Virgin Islanders. During the most recent edition of his radio show “Honestly Speaking”, Cline said, “The party system in my view is floundering and has faltered, and some … Continued
Territorial At Large Representative Honourable Carvin Malone has lamented that one of the main hindrances to the BVI’s political advancement, and progress to independence, is the belief in the minds of Virgin Islanders that they cannot trust themselves to lead the territory and are in need of outside assistance at every turn. Malone made the … Continued
Local talk show host Claude Skelton Cline believes that the next General Election will change the course of politics in the BVI, and open the gates for greater female leadership in the territory by bringing forth the first female premier. Cline made the remarks during the August 23rd edition of the “Honestly Speaking” radio show. … Continued
Minister for Natural Resources Honourable Melvin Turnbull has detailed the government’s intentions to reestablish the board of the Virgin Islands Climate Change Trust Fund which was wrongfully revoked in 2019. While issuing a public apology to the members affected by this move, Minister Turnbull said his government plans on righting the wrongs which have hindered … Continued
Opposition Leader Honourable Julian Fraser says although he supports the government’s plans to transform the Water and Sewerage Department into a statutory body, there are areas of concern with this process that he simply cannot, in good conscience, cast a blind eye to. One of which, is the intended structure of the governing board for … Continued
Although the territory will need to procure additional funds in order to carry out impending recovery and development projects in the near future, it is very unlikely that this money will come from the £300 million loan guarantee offered by the United Kingdom. This conclusion has been drawn from a recent indication from Premier Dr. … Continued
Premier and Minister of Finance Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley is presently away on business in Nassau, Bahamas, attending the first ‘Regional Meeting of the Heads of Government of the Caribbean’. The Premier’s Office confirmed the news in a media release this morning, stating that the inaugural event is in preparation for COP 27 in … Continued
In the coming weeks the Government of the Virgin Islands intends to host a series of public consultation meetings to facilitate discussions with residents on the issue of immigration reform in the territory. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley broke the news to the press during a recent engagement and revealed that it is the … Continued
While providing an account of his recent trip to the United Kingdom (UK), Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley revealed that the trip included several interactions with dignitaries also in attendance at the Commonwealth Games, and a meeting with UK Minister for Overseas Territories the Right Honourable Amanda Milling. Among other things discussed, Premier Wheatley … Continued
The Government of the Virgin Islands is preparing to welcome a new tourism board following the expiry of the term of the previous board on July 31st, 2022. Premier Dr. the Honourable Natalio Wheatley told the House of Assembly recently that ahead of the expiration date, his government had been proactive with beginning the process … Continued
