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July 17, 2021

COI interrogates former premier on belongership

The Commission of Inquiry questioned former Premier Dr. Orlando Smith last week about belongerships that Cabinet allegedly awarded improperly just before the start of his 2011- 2019 tenure as premier. …

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by Dana Kampa
July 1, 2021

Ex-premier grilled on BVI Airways

Former Premier Dr. Orlando Smith told the Commission of Inquiry on Tuesday that he didn’t instruct his financial secretary to “show me the evidence” that the BVI Airways deal was …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
COI Dr. Smith BVI Airways
June 29, 2020

Airport expansion in the works once again

During last year’s election campaign, now-Premier Andrew Fahie opposed the incumbents’ rush to extend the Beef Island runway following the government’s receipt of a $153 million bid from the China …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
May 27, 2019

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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by GENEVIEVE GLATSKY
February 28, 2019

$876k contracted for road rehab with FDL Consult

In his last public contract signing ceremony as the minister of communications and works, Mark Vanterpool last week inked an $876,250 deal with St. Lucia-based FDL Consult. The firm, he …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
February 8, 2019

VI has a lot to learn about insurance, says tribunal

After more than 50 claims have been filed with the insurance tribunal that government set up after Hurricane Irma, members of the body say that Virgin Islands residents have a …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
January 25, 2019

BVI Airways ‘failed to deliver a return,’ Premier says

After years of first denying problems and then deflecting the blame for them, Premier Dr. Orlando Smith acknowledged last week that government’s $7.2 million injection into BVI Airways was a …

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by Conor King Devitt
January 22, 2019

VI wary after Brexit deal tanks

Last Wednesday, Jan. 16, United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May narrowly survived a confidence vote 325 to 306 after her proposed Brexit deal received a stunning blow when members of …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
January 17, 2019

Dutch blacklist was a surprise, Premier says

As the Virgin Islands awaits a decision from European Union officials regarding the territory’s potential inclusion on an international anti-tax-avoidance blacklist, one country on that continent has already decided to …

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by Conor King Devitt
January 11, 2019

Questions surround ‘economic substance’ legislation

The Virgin Islands’ new “economic substance” law took effect on New Year’s Day, but financial services stakeholders remain uncertain about its specific requirements and what impact those rules will have …

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by Conor King Devitt
December 28, 2018

Statutory bodies paid some $180k to collection agents since 2011, gov’t says

By DANIEL FLIGELSTONE DAVIES Two government statutory bodies have paid about $180,000 to collection agents since 2011, Premier Dr. Orlando Smith told the House of Assembly last week in response …

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by The BVI Beacon
December 28, 2018

Government hopes to rebuild Palm Grove Shopping Centre

The government will soon invite proposals for rebuilding the Palm Grove Shopping Centre, which was demolished in August after being gutted by Hurricane Irma, according to Premier Dr. Orlando Smith. …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
December 17, 2018

RDA cranks up with projects and regulations

Repairing sister islands’ administration buildings, upgrading school facilities, and removing derelict boats are among the projects the Recovery and Development Agency is preparing to tackle after working with the Premier’s …

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by Conor King Devitt
December 7, 2018

Christmas on DeCastro Street thrives thanks to late Delores Christopher

If there was any doubt about the survival of Christmas on DeCastro Street in the wake of the death of founder Delores Christopher, those fears were put to rest by …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
November 25, 2018

Cabinet approves Norman project talks

Cabinet gave the go-ahead at the end of October for government to negotiate a development agreement for Norman Island with Dr. Henry Jarecki, the island’s owner, according to a report …

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by Conor King Devitt
November 22, 2018

Reopened clinic renamed for West End midwife Theresa Smith Blyden

Years ago, nurse Theresa Smith Blyden singlehandedly delivered babies for the entire West End community, including helping save the life of a mother of twins. And on Tuesday, she was …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
October 29, 2018

Walwyn’s ESHS wall project broke the law, audit states

The Ministry of Education and Culture, led by Minister Myron Walwyn, broke the law when constructing the incomplete perimeter wall around Elmore Stoutt High School in 2014 and 2015, overspending …

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by Conor King Devitt
October 26, 2018

Caribbean Development Bank hosts procurement workshop

The Caribbean Development Bank held procurement workshops in the Virgin Islands and throughout the Caribbean in September and October to help ensure that governments get good value for money. The …

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by Conor King Devitt
October 18, 2018

Lawmakers punt on human rights law

The establishment of the long-delayed Human Rights Commission has been postponed once again. Last week, after debating a bill designed to bring forward the commission, House of Assembly lawmakers broke …

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by Conor King Devitt
October 8, 2018

Tortola Pier Park audit finished, premier says

KPMG’s audit of the Tortola Pier Park is finished and the Ministry of Finance is awaiting its delivery, according to Premier Dr. Orlando Smith. At a press conference last week, …

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by Conor King Devitt
October 5, 2018

Premier: Attorney General could use extra resources

At a press conference on Monday, Premier Dr. Orlando Smith acknowledged that the Attorney General’s Chambers may need additional resources to help boost the office’s ability to write legislation. Government’s …

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by Conor King Devitt
October 4, 2018

First Cabinet decisions made public

In a long-awaited move to increase government transparency, the first set of weekly Cabinet decisions was released to the public last Thursday. “The publicising of Cabinet decisions marks another milestone …

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by CLAIRE SHEFCHIK
September 12, 2018

Virgin Islands economy takes new shapes after Irma

This article originally appeared in the Beacon’s Sept. 6 “Irma Anniversary” edition. Like many people throughout the Virgin Islands, Courdney Williams has a very different daily routine than he did 12 months …

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by Conor King Devitt
July 27, 2018

Human rights bill dropped from HOA agenda once again

Despite being scheduled for a debate and vote in this week’s House of Assembly sitting, the Human Rights Commission Act was dropped from legislators’ agenda, representing the latest in a …

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by Conor King Devitt
July 20, 2018

Former Fiji public servant to head Recovery and Development Agency

Cabinet has approved the hiring of New Zealand native Paul Bayly as the Recovery and Development Agency’s new chief executive officer. As head of the RDA, Mr. Bayly will be …

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by Conor King Devitt

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