Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer will succeed Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley as deputy premier under the new government’s rotating deputy premier system. “If ever there was an individual …
Ministers set meeting times for unresolved issues
For four consecutive Tuesdays starting last week, government ministers are setting aside time to meet with members of the public who have outstanding matters that have gone unresolved for at …
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Premier gives 100-days speech
Premier Andrew Fahie touted his administration’s accomplishments in a statement last Thursday marking his administration’s first 100 days in office, pointing to the construction agreements for the Elmore Stoutt High …
Election observers touch on belonger debate
International observers who monitored the Feb. 25 general election have published their final report, calling for a raft of reforms to be enacted at least one year prior to the …
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Medals awarded at Queen’s birthday event
Hundreds of Virgin Islands residents marched into the Festival Village Grounds on Friday for a parade and ceremony to celebrate the 93rd birthday of Queen Elizabeth II. Governor Gus Jaspert …
Government to increase at-home elderly care funding
Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone gave several updates on the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly on Monday in the House of Assembly. The Public Works Department, he …
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Long Bay, Beef Island to get restrooms
Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley gave updates on the finger pier and dock at Red Bay, the planned restroom facility at Long Bay, Beef Island, and unencumbered …
Wheatley promises environmental law
Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration Minister Vincent Wheatley spoke at length at the House of Assembly on Monday on the importance of sustainable development both as it applies to environmental …
Replacement traffic lights to be erected soon
Replacements for the traffic lights spanning Admin Drive to Pasea Estate, which were destroyed by the 2017 hurricanes, are now on island, and the Transportation, Works and Utilities Ministry is …
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Government to re-launch Youth Parliament
Government plans to revive the Youth Parliament programme originally established in 2015 to provide participants between the ages of 15 and 29 the opportunity to practise governance, Premier Andrew Fahie …
Premier pushes for better internet service
Premier Andrew Fahie has started meeting with stakeholders in the telecommunications industry to address concerns that internet service is costly and unsatisfactory, following through on a pledge he made in …
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D-4 residents deliver petition to governor
Fourth District residents and opposition members delivered a petition to Governor Gus Jaspert on Tuesday calling for Mark Vanterpool to be sworn in as Fourth District representative and citing a …
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Government to reopen scholarship programme
The Virgin Islands scholarship programme is once again open for applications, Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley announced Monday in the House of Assembly. The majority of the scholarships will …
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Governor: UK will not take over government
Governor Gus Jaspert emphasised the importance of environmentally sustainable practices during a press conference last Thursday at Government House. It was one of several points he made during the “Catch …
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Premier to introduce energy strategy at HOA
Premier Andrew Fahie plans to table the BVI Resilient National Energy Transition Strategy at the House of Assembly sitting on Monday. The step is among several agenda items listed on …
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May to resign, stoking fears of no-deal Brexit
Theresa May announced her resignation as prime minister of the United Kingdom on Friday after her final attempt to cobble together a majority for a Brexit deal failed. Her resignation, …
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Ministers grilled on water
The people of Sabbath Hill are suffering regular water rationing due to the diversion of water towards Balsam Ghut, according to Transportation, Works and Utilities Minister Kye Rymer. The disclosure …
Walwyn resigns as NDP chairman
Myron Walwyn resigned as chairman of the National Democratic Party, according to a press release issued last week. In his letter of resignation he thanked the NDP for “entrusting its …
TWU plans to redesign VI roads and drains
The Ministry of Transportation, Works and Utilities is developing a programme to redesign the territory’s roads and drains, TWU Minister Kye Rymer told the House of Assembly on Friday in …
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HSD ministry ups funding for housing grants
The Housing Recovery Assistance Programme will soon allocate more money towards grants and less towards loans, as part of a restructuring started under the previous administration and finalised under the …
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Premier introduces six bills
Premier Andrew Fahie introduced six bills on Friday in the House of Assembly, including the long-awaited Consumer Protection Act. He also introduced the Immigration Passport (Amendment) Act as part of …
Premier says info on BVI Airways ‘deleted’
Premier Andrew Fahie told the House of Assembly on Friday that information on the botched BVI Airways deal is “missing” or on a “deleted” hard drive and that he is …
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New government’s travel costs at $80k, premier says
Asked by Opposition Leader Marlon Penn about the total cost of travel incurred by the new government and a breakdown of those costs, Premier Andrew Fahie said he “really valued” …
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Ministers explain board revocations
Opposition Leader Marlon Penn grilled Cabinet members on the revocations of the boards of various statutory bodies and government committees, which ministers said was part of a new policy under …
Opposition grills premier on Willock legal battle
Lawmakers at the House of Assembly on Friday grilled Premier Andrew Fahie about the cost to taxpayers of the legal battle between Speaker of the House Julian Willock and Mark …
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