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May 12, 2025

After a decade of delays, climate fund could soon get millions

Efforts to tackle climate change in the territory may soon be eligible for long-delayed funding from a pot that has grown to almost $6 million. After sitting empty for a …

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by FREEMAN ROGERS
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March 7, 2025

Fraser reps VI before Caricom

Climate change, tourism, food security, education and artificial intelligence were among the wide-ranging topics tackled during a recent regional meeting where the Virgin Islands was represented by Deputy Premier Julian …

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by The BVI Beacon
January 30, 2025

Failed marina resort now a junkyard

More than a decade after it was first proposed by Virgin Islands businessman Robert Wong, the Drake’s Landing resort and marina development in Havers is belly-up, and the seaside land …

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by Rushton Skinner
January 16, 2025

Police, cybercrime bills rushed through HOA

Over the past 10 days in the House of Assembly, the government fast-tracked two bills designed to boost law enforcers’ authority, drawing criticism from opposition members irked by Premier Natalio …

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by Rushton Skinner
November 4, 2024

EDITORIAL: Smooth transition key amid minister shakeup

Sudden shifts in leadership are an occasional feature of any democracy, and dramatic Cabinet reshuffles are not unprecedented in the Virgin Islands. But after the latest shakeup, it is imperative …

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by BVI Beacon
October 24, 2024

Governor has assented to 4 of 15 COI bills

Four of the 15 bills the House of Assembly passed recently pursuant to recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry have now received assent from Governor Daniel Pruce, according to Premier …

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by Rushton Skinner
October 24, 2024

Premier fires Lorna Smith

A dramatic shake-up of the government yesterday saw Lorna Smith ousted as deputy premier and opposition member Julian Fraser crossing the floor of the House of Assembly to replace her. …

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by Shaun Connolly
September 19, 2024

House tackling last COI reform

The House of Assembly began tackling its final Commission of Inquiry reform this week as legislators debated the first of five bills designed to improve the governance of five statutory …

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by Allison Vaughn
April 18, 2024

Burt Point sewage plant back online

The Burt Point sewage treatment plant is operational again for the first time since it sustained major damage during Hurricane Irma in 2017. Extensive repairs on the facility were completed …

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by Allison Vaughn
May 6, 2023

Opposition comes out swinging

The new opposition members presented a united front while making their first public appearance together on April 27 during a press conference. Expressing collective frustration, they gave a blow-by-blow account …

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by Dana Kampa
April 20, 2023

Three of four party leaders field questions

For more than 20 years, a party system has dominated Virgin Islands politics, and this year may be no different. As in 2019, four parties are contending the general election, …

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by Dana Kampa
April 20, 2023

Interview: Fraser rallies against VIP re-election

This interview is one of three conducted with party leaders ahead of the 2023 general elections. To read the others, click here. Progressives United leader Julian Fraser is running solo …

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by Dana Kampa
April 15, 2022

Opposition laments infrastructure issues

Small contractors in the Virgin Islands have been losing out on petty contracts under the current government, Opposition Leader Marlon Penn said during a press conference on Tuesday. “One of …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 23, 2021

Fraser dodges the blame for project in SCB

Opposition member Julian Fraser claimed on Sept. 16 to have limited knowledge of the unfinished Sea Cows Bay Harbour Development Project in his Third District, alternately blaming its many problems …

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by Dana Kampa
August 20, 2021

Labour minister grilled on work permits

On Monday in the House of Assembly, opposition member Julian Fraser took aim at the recent Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration policy of requiring holders of work permits …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
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July 23, 2021

COI probes Sea Cows Bay harbour project

To investigate claims of overspending, potential conflicts of interest, and a lack of oversight on the unfinished Sea Cows Bay Harbour Development Project, the Commission of Inquiry called opposition member …

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by Dana Kampa
June 17, 2021

Inquiry probes Registry of Interests, assistance grants

Focusing on elected officials’ financial interests and how they go about allocating $1.8 million each year in assistance grants, the Commission of Inquiry resumed public hearings again this week. COI …

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by Dana Kampa
April 27, 2021

Malone grilled on pollution scrubber

The Pockwood Pond incinerator is back burning trash after six weeks offline, but Health and Social Development Minister Carvin Malone came under fire in the House of Assembly last week …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
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November 6, 2020

Opposition blasts government’s reopening plans

Opposition members used their monthly press conference last week to blast the government’s recently announced tourism re-opening protocols, which they said are overly restrictive. Melvin “Mitch” Turnbull (R-D2) said the …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
October 8, 2020

Opposition pushes government for tourism plan

In keeping with their promise to host monthly discussions with the media and the public, opposition members hosted a press conference on Sept. 30 where they distanced themselves from Premier …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
September 4, 2020

Opposition takes aim at Covid response

The day after the government hosted a more-than-three-hour-long Covid-19 press conference last week, opposition members voiced their concerns about leaders’ recent decisions, calling on them to present a detailed plan …

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by ZARRIN TASNIM AHMED
July 31, 2020

House votes to review 2007 Constitution

As the Virgin Islands prepares to celebrate emancipation, elected leaders also turned to the history books this week before greenlighting a constitutional review. Premier Andrew Fahie referenced the political groundswell …

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by Dana Kampa
July 17, 2020

Sweeping rewrite of police rules on table

Coming on the heels of widespread protests around the world concerning the death of George Floyd and the role of police in communities, the House of Assembly is considering a …

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by Dana Kampa
June 18, 2020

Temporary layoffs can last up to 7 months

As more residents are laid off by businesses tightening their belts until the yet-to-be-declared date when Virgin Islands borders fully reopen, the government is taking measures that leaders say are …

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by Dana Kampa
June 12, 2020

House nixes motion to censure governor

Last week in the House of Assembly, elected leaders delayed the Consumer Protection Bill and other government business and spent at least 10 hours debating a motion to “reprimand” Governor …

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by Dana Kampa

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