Dame Janice Pereira, who is starting her 10th and final year of serving as chief justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, virtually opened a new law year on Jan. …
January 13, 2022
January 9, 2022
PAW BVI founder honoured by Queen
Natasha Ruscheinski, founder of the Virgin Islands organisation responsible for sending hundreds of pets to new homes before and during the pandemic, has been awarded a British Empire Medal for …
January 6, 2022
COI report delayed 3 more months
Another delay of the Commission of Inquiry report that would have been due this month means it may not be delivered until April, Governor John Rankin said Tuesday. The delay …
December 15, 2021
Virgin Islands first in region to sign new United Nations framework
The Virgin Islands became the first entity in the Eastern Caribbean to join a new United Nations effort to facilitate sustainable regional development when Premier Andrew Fahie signed a framework …
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December 15, 2021
Government aims for growth in 2022 budget
Two contrasting pictures of the territory’s economic future emerged during the budget debate this week in the House of Assembly. Government legislators described 2021 as a successful year despite the …
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December 15, 2021
Sports complex getting an HVAC upgrade
A breath of fresh air is coming to the Multi-purpose Sports Complex with the pending installation of a new HVAC system, but that may not be the only change coming …
December 13, 2021
Cyber attacks ‘becoming more sophisticated’
Every business is vulnerable to cybersecurity threats regardless of its size, and Virgin Islands businesses should assess their risks and invest in appropriate preventive measures, two VI executives said during …
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December 10, 2021
Cabinet Briefs (Nov. 2, 5 & 10, 2021)
Governor John Rankin chaired Cabinet meetings on Nov. 2, 5 and 10 at the Financial Services Commission’s Conference Room. All members were present except Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Minister …
December 1, 2021
Minister denounces violence against women
In recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women organised by the United Nations, government leaders are planning 16 days of activism to oppose gender-based violence. …
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December 1, 2021
Self-determination discussed at UK meetings
Fresh off their diplomatic travels to Europe last month, government leaders explained their progress on planning for the future of environmental management, national security, marijuana legalisation, and greater self-determination. During …
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November 25, 2021
Climate a focus as JMC wound down
At the conclusion of the Joint Ministerial Council meeting in London last week, Prince William made an appearance as world leaders turned their attention to how climate change is impacting …
November 25, 2021
Protesters call for no-confidence motion
On the heels of celebrating the inaugural 1949 Great March and Restoration Day, community members took to the streets in protest of poor school conditions, political victimisation, and other issues …
November 25, 2021
1949 march brought to life
Partway through an evening of storytelling, poetry and music on Nov. 21, event organisers called everyone’s attention to the clock at 5:30, the exact moment when about 1,500 people arrived …
November 19, 2021
Cabinet Briefs (Oct. 22, Oct. 27 & Nov. 11, 2021)
Governor John Rankin chaired a virtual Cabinet meeting on Oct. 22 and an in-person meeting on Nov. 3. Deputy Governor David Archer also chaired a meeting on Oct. 27, when …
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November 19, 2021
UK-VI relations raised in London
At the first in-person Joint Ministerial Council meeting since 2019, Premier Andrew Fahie is in discussions with United Kingdom leaders this week about sustainable development, Covid-19, UK relations, economic resilience, …
November 19, 2021
Premier presents $397m budget
Following another year of economic struggles amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Premier Andrew Fahie promised a brighter 2022 during his budget address on Nov. 11. Government, he said, hopes to tap …
November 15, 2021
2022 holiday list gets House approval
Following a debate that stressed the importance of sharing Virgin Islands history with new generations, the House of Assembly brought the Public Holidays Amendment Act, 2021 for first, second and …
November 15, 2021
HOA sends Willock fee motion to committee
The House of Assembly did not decide outright last week whether or not to excuse Speaker Julian Willock from personally paying more than $120,000 in legal fees he incurred while …
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November 5, 2021
Cabinet Briefs (Oct. 13, 2021)
Governor John Rankin chaired a Cabinet meeting on Oct. 13 at the Financial Services Commission’s conference room. All members were present, and Cabinet took the following actions, according to a …
November 5, 2021
House considers procurement bill
A proposed new procurement law is designed to promote international commerce while ensuring that the government’s contractor selection process is transparent and fair to Virgin Islands businesses, according to Premier …
November 5, 2021
HOA okays two more Neville Smith contracts
The House of Assembly last week voted once again to exempt Deputy Speaker Neville Smith from vacating his HOA seat because of two more government contracts for a firm where …
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November 5, 2021
Plan to pay speaker’s fees sparks protest
A constellation of issues rose to the surface when about two dozen protesters demonstrated Monday morning in front of the Save the Seed Energy Centre — the House of Assembly’s …
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November 1, 2021
Royal Navy ship visits Virgin Islands
The HMS Medway’s four-day visit proved to be not only a valuable opportunity to coordinate with the Virgin Islands’ lead organisations for dealing with disaster management, but also gave the …
October 28, 2021
Facing COI, Fahie explains rocky UK relationship
In response to allegations of poor governance aired during the ongoing Commission of Inquiry, Premier Andrew Fahie last week described a pattern of systemic problems with the Virgin Islands’ constitutional …
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October 26, 2021
Cabinet Briefs (Oct. 6, 2021)
Governor John Rankin chaired a Cabinet meeting on Oct. 6 at the Financial Services Commission’s Conference Room. All members were present except Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley, who was …