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GENEVIEVE GLATSKY

January 22, 2020

Nine principals complete licensure programme

Nine principals recently became the second cohort from the Virgin Islands to complete the Effective Principals Licensure Programme in partnership with the National College of Educational Leadership in Jamaica on …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
January 20, 2020

VI to see mangrove restoration

The Virgin Islands will soon see a mangrove reforestation project designed to help mitigate the adverse impacts of climate change, according to Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley. …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
January 20, 2020

Rymer gives updates on admin complex, fire stations

Works on the Ralph T. O’Neal Administration Complex are “moving ahead at a reasonable pace,” according to Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer. The contract to replace the roof …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
January 13, 2020

Governor pressures Fahie on cybercrime bill slammed by free-speech groups

Governor Gus Jaspert has written to Premier Andrew Fahie regarding “some concerns raised” about proposed cybercrime legislation that has been drawing harsh condemnation from free-speech advocates since before it was …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
cybercrime bill
December 23, 2019

BVIF slams report linking VI to scandals

A recent report from Berlin-based non-governmental organisation Transparency International explores how businesses and institutions in the United Kingdom help corrupt individuals and regimes launder money, and it draws a “clear …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
December 20, 2019

No jury trials held in territory since July

No jury trials have been held in the territory since July because of a longstanding dissonance between the law governing who is allowed to serve on a jury and how …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
December 20, 2019

Pockwood Pond incinerator control panel installed

The new control panel for the nonfunctional Pockwood Pond incinerator has been installed by Consutech Systems LLC, and Skelton Electric Limited is completing the final electrical works, Health and Social …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
Pockwood Pond
December 20, 2019

Premier: AG’s contract ends in February

Premier Andrew Fahie stated in the House of Assembly on Friday that this budget cycle would likely be the last for Attorney General Baba Aziz, whose contract ends in February. …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
December 20, 2019

Prospect Reef workers still not paid

Prospect Reef employees have not been paid since August 2018, opposition member Julian Fraser said Friday in the House of Assembly, but then he questioned why the government should be …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
December 20, 2019

Opposition cries foul over HOA treatment

The opposition gave a press conference on Monday in which they criticised the fact that the budget debate on Friday initially proceeded without most opposition members present, although it later …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
December 20, 2019

House passes $414 million budget

On Friday members of the House of Assembly passed a $414 million budget following a lengthy debate over the Appropriations Act 2020. Throughout the debate, nearly every member stressed the …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
December 12, 2019

France may blacklist Virgin Islands, others

France plans to add the Virgin Islands to a blacklist along with the Seychelles, Anguilla and the Bahamas because they are “not cooperative enough in terms of financial transparency,” French …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
December 6, 2019

Skelton-Cline gets new no-bid contract

Shortly after Claude Skelton-Cline’s consulting firm received a $98,000 no-bid contract in April for wide-ranging services, Premier Andrew Fahie promised to provide the public with a report on Mr. Skelton-Cline’s …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
December 2, 2019

Flax-Charles alleges ‘disrespectful’ comment

Then-Junior Minister for Tourism Shereen Flax-Charles claimed during a House of Assembly meeting on Nov. 14 that the chairman of an unspecified board made a “disrespectful” comment instructing her to …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
December 2, 2019

Turnbull calls for stop to dumping in D-2 ponds

Residents should stop illegally dumping waste in the ponds in the Second District, opposition member Mitch Turnbull (R-D2) said on Nov. 14 in the House of Assembly. Mr. Turnbull criticised …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
December 2, 2019

Fraser says public services fall short

In the House of Assembly on Nov. 14, opposition member Julian Fraser complained about the government’s swelling budget compared with what he said are insufficient public services. Mr. Fraser (R-D3) …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
November 25, 2019

Opposition alleges nepotism and cronyism

Four opposition members called a press conference the day before last Thursday’s House of Assembly meeting and alleged that the current administration is engaging in nepotism and cronyism — charges …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
November 25, 2019

HOA appoints Public Accounts Committee

The House of Assembly last Thursday voted to appoint Deputy Speaker Neville Smith and three opposition members — Opposition Leader Marlon Penn, Third District Representative Julian Fraser, and Second District …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
November 25, 2019

HOA appoints Flax as BVIEC chairwoman

The House of Assembly voted last Thursday to approve Rosemarie Flax’s appointment as chairwoman of the BVI Electricity Corporation. In announcing the appointment, Premier Andrew Fahie appeared to address allegations …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
November 25, 2019

Throne speech lists planned laws

Governor Gus Jaspert outlined the government’s legislative agenda under the theme “Going Green, Going Smart” during his annual Speech from the Throne last Thursday, repeating many unfulfilled promises laid out …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
November 25, 2019

Premier announces $414 million budget

In a speech that acknowledged looming economic challenges but included various plans to boost public revenue without major tax hikes, Premier Andrew Fahie promised a $414 million budget in the …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
November 15, 2019

VI to host 3rd Arbitration Conference

The BVI International Arbitration Centre will host its third International Arbitration Conference next week as part of the Virgin Islands’ years-long effort to become a hub for out-of-court dispute resolution. …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
November 14, 2019

VI mourns its first premier

The government has declared a “national period of mourning” in honour of Ralph O’Neal, the territory’s first premier, who died at his McNamara home on Monday afternoon following a long …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
Ralph O'Neal
November 13, 2019

Sea rise likely to displace Caribbean towns

As sea levels continue to rise in the coming decades, entire communities in the Caribbean and elsewhere probably will be forced to relocate even if large nations keep the pledges …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
Gabion baskets
November 13, 2019

VI to launch investment promotion agency

The Virgin Islands will soon launch an investment promotions agency called BVI Invest, which will work to attract foreign investment to the territory, leaders announced. BVI Invest will be part …

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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY

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