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A Talkshow host believes that the Commission of Inquiry ordered by Governor Augustus Jaspert to look into corruption and other concerns expressed by persons is necessary and essential at this time. Co-host of On the Hot Seat Karl Dawson said there is alleged corruption in the public service and this has been so for a […]
President of Toastmasters International Richard Peck has encouragedmembers of Toastmasters BVI to break down barriers to achieve the success that is in their reach and to not be afraid. Peck visited the local club for the first time, at a meeting that tookplace virtually on January 19 that the first meeting of the calendar year,He […]
A police operation seized 150 kilos of cocaine from a vehicle in the Hodges Creek Area with the driver on the run. During an operation in the early hours of yesterday Tuesday, 19 January 2021, members of the RVIPF seized a quantity of suspected cocaine in a rental vehicle intercepted in the Hodge’s Creek area. […]
Outgoing Governor Augustus Jaspert has mandated the Commission of Inquiry into allegations of corruption to be in private as the terms of Reference has been laid out. During his live statement on Tuesday, Premier Andrew Fahie said it was his view that the Commission of Inquiry should be open to the public and broadcast live, […]
Newly named Commissioner of Police for the BVI, UK Police Chief Mark Collins will take up his post here in April. Outgoing Governor Augustus Jaspert appointed Collins, acting in accordance with the advice of the Police Service Commission, in keeping with the procedure outlined in 97 of the Virgin Islands Constitution. The Governor said he […]
Saying that his Government has nothing to hide, Premier and Minister of Finance Andrew says he has written to outgoing Governor Augustus Jaspert, saying it is his government’s view that this Commission of Inquiry should be open to the public and broadcast live, including on the Internet, given the international interest that exists in this […]
A statement from Government said starting in March 2019, weeks after taking office, this Government Administration under the leadership of Premier Andrew Fahie made and continues to make inquiries of Governor Augustus Jaspert concerning the steps to be taken in an effort to clear the names of accused persons in relation to any of the […]
Outgoing Governor Augustus Jaspert has announced a commission of inquiry in the territory to be led by UK Judge Sir Gary Hickinbottom. Governor Jaspert said the Commission will look into whether corruption, abuse of office, or other serious dishonesty in relation to officials – elected, statutory or public – may have taken place in recent […]
Commissioner of Police Michael Matthews’s contract ends soon, but the post will not be filled by a local person. A retired UK Police Officer will take up that post. Premier Andrew Fahie said recently that no locals were prepared for the position of Commissioner of Police. Click the link below for the audio version to […]
As the BVI Ports Authority marks 30 years of service to the community, it says it is mindful of the times in which it is operating. The BVIPA says it is with this awareness that it has chosen a scaled down approach to commemorating the 30th anniversary. The activities started last Sunday and this week […]