When former Turks and Caicos Islands Premier Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson read the Commission of Inquiry report on the Virgin Islands, she was stunned. At 937 pages, the document is much more …
Preparing for early hurricane season
As has become common in recent years, experts are predicting above-average levels of activity for the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season. Meteorologists from Colorado State University predict 19 named storms, nine …
Premier hoping for UK word on direct rule ‘very soon’
Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley hopes the territory will hear “very soon” whether the United Kingdom will impose direct rule for two years here, he said in a press conference …
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Woman dies at Long Look clinic
Police are investigating a May 10 death at the Long Look Clinic, which came less than a week after a man was pronounced dead at a Customs office, Police Information …
Four hit by car in Carrot Bay
Four people were hospitalised May 5 after being struck by a car at around 6:15 a.m. in Carrot Bay, Police Information Officer Akia Thomas stated the same day. Ms. Thomas …
US: Fahie could disappear “forever” if given bond
Two weeks after being arrested by United States authorities and charged in an alleged scheme to traffic cocaine and launder money, former Premier Andrew Fahie, BVI Ports Authority Managing Director …
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UPDATE: Guv announces criminal probes advised by COI
Governor John Rankin has instructed Police Commissioner Mark Collins to launch several criminal investigations recommended by the recently published Commission of Inquiry report. The investigations will probe four areas, Mr. …
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Government sends proposal to UK, but it’s not public
The newly formed “National Unity Government” has sent the United Kingdom a proposal to make reforms locally without the two-year dissolution of the House of Assembly as recommended in the …
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Commission of Inquiry slams ‘attack’ on registrar of interests
For 13 years as the territory’s first registrar of interests, Victoreen Romney-Varlack worked tirelessly to urge reluctant House of Assembly members to register their interests as required by law, according …
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HLSCC hosts first ‘Stingray Showcase’
At the 2022 Stingray Showcase last Thursday at H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, Sanjay Singh took first place for his project to help digitise files for Smiley’s Garage. “I was …
Fahie was probed, but never charged, 20 years ago
Twenty years before former premier Andrew Fahie was arrested in Miami last Thursday, he and his wife were subjects of an investigation into a purported fraud connected to the construction …
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Bids in for power station, car fuel
During a tender-opening ceremony last Thursday, BVI Electricity Corporation General Manager Leroy Abraham read a list of 10 bids submitted by two firms to supply fuel, lubricants and waste removal …
Work underway on Red Bay dock
Work is under way on a new dock at Red Bay after more than a decade of delays, officials said this week. Speaking in front of a small crowd inside …
Fahie still detained as US appeals bond offer
Former premier Andrew Fahie remains in United States custody while prosecutors appeal the $500,000 bond offer he received during a May 4 court hearing, according to a source with knowledge …
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Lions Club marks 50th year
On the “birthday” of the Lions Club of Tortola, members launched the start of their 50th anniversary celebrations. Chairperson Maria Vieira said during the April 27 launch that the club …
‘Unity government’ sworn in, but UK still silent
Hours after the House of Assembly voted to revoke Andrew Fahie’s premiership on Thursday, Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley was sworn in to head a new “national unity government” that is …
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Virgin Islands governance is ‘very poor,’ COI report finds
The results of the Commission of Inquiry are in, and governance in the Virgin Islands has been found to be “at best, very poor,” wrote Commissioner Sir Gary Hickinbottom. Concluding …
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Reports: Fahie gets $500k bond in Miami
In a surprise decision, Premier Andrew Fahie received a $500,000 bond offer following a Miami court hearing yesterday morning, the Miami Herald reported yesterday. Federal court Judge Alicia Otazo-Reyes rejected …
UPDATE: House votes to oust Premier Andrew Fahie
With 10 votes in favour and one absence from Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone, the House of Assembly unanimously passed a no-confidence resolution on Thursday calling to revoke …
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Cabinet Briefs (April 20, 2022)
Governor John Rankin chaired a Cabinet meeting on April 20 at the Financial Services Commission’s Resource Centre. All members were present except Deputy Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley and Natural …
HOA offers plan to avoid direct UK rule
In an attempt to avoid the partial suspension of the Constitution and a temporary takeover of the Virgin Islands government by the United Kingdom, VI political leaders are proposing that …
US seeks to detain Fahie, Maynard for pre-trial
In advance of a pre-trial detention hearing for Premier Andrew Fahie and BVI Ports Authority Managing Director Oleanvine Maynard set for Wednesday in a Miami court, prosecutors argued that the …
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Willock resigns, claims he was a “sacrificial lamb”
Speaker of the House Julian Willock plans to resign from the House of Assembly on the request of acting Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley, Mr. Willock said at the start …
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Marchers protest direct UK rule, but others open
“Whose country is this?” Angelle Cameron shouted to a crowd gathered Monday morning along the road near the Governor’s Office. “Ours!” the crowd yelled back. “Whose country is this?” “Ours!” …
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VIP names Wheatley chairman, calls on premier to resign
The Virgin Islands Party is seeking the resignation of Premier Andrew Fahie and hopes to replace him with acting Premier Dr. Natalio “Sowande” Wheatley, Dr. Wheatley announced on Saturday. Dr. …
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