Platinum Search

Search BVI Platinum News

Find articles by topic, category, date, and relevance across the public site.

44 results

Results for “premier”

44 results found

Relevance search
Visa-Free Entry For Work Permit Holders
Local By BVI Platinum News

Visa-Free Entry For Work Permit Holders

…sa requirements for work permit holders in the coming weeks. The announcement was made by Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley during his State of the Territory Address this evening, June 9 at the Noel Lloyd Positive Action Movement Park, where…

Read story
After Eight Years, Why the Rush Now?
Local By BVI Platinum News

After Eight Years, Why the Rush Now?

…overnment's latest promises are coming only as another election draws near. Responding to Premier Dr Natalio Wheatley's State of the Territory Address, Vanterpool argued that while residents heard about numerous initiatives and projects, many of the Territory'…

Read story
Melissa Brewley Named Information Commissioner
Local By BVI Platinum News

Melissa Brewley Named Information Commissioner

…ransparent, and secure handling of personal data," she stated. Permanent Secretary in the Premier's Office, Mrs. Carolyn Stoutt-Igwe, commented on the importance of now having an Information Commissioner in place to support enforcement of the Data Protection A…

Read story
Marine Unit Flags Maritime Safety Issues
Local By BVI Platinum News

Marine Unit Flags Maritime Safety Issues

…eting hosted by the Marine Safety Investigation and Reporting Authority (MSIRA) under the Premier's Office. During the event, Sergeant Jack and Woman Police Constable Billingy delivered a presentation titled Maritime Offences and Strengthening Industry Coopera…

Read story
BVIEC, W&SD Begin Transition To VIEWCo
Local By BVI Platinum News

BVIEC, W&SD Begin Transition To VIEWCo

…lly advised of the legislative approval and the ongoing transition process. Rymer thanked Premier and Minister of Finance Dr Natalio Wheatley, members of the government, the House of Assembly, Governor Pruce and other stakeholders for their support in advancin…

Read story
Tourism Summit To Shape Industry’s Future
Local By BVI Platinum News

Tourism Summit To Shape Industry’s Future

…rnment and industry and reflects a shared commitment to advancing the Virgin Islands as a premier tourism destination,” Smith-Abbott said. The event will feature regional and international tourism leaders, including Caribbean Tourism Organization Deputy Direct…

Read story
Gov't Not Waiting On UK, Advances Smaller Airport Expansion
Local By BVI Platinum News

Gov't Not Waiting On UK, Advances Smaller Airport Expansion

…e United Kingdom yet to approve the full project expected to cost more than $400 million. Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Dr Natalio Wheatley disclosed that the Ministry of Communications and Works will soon issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for works to…

Read story
Crown Land Out of Reach for Ordinary Locals-Penn
Local By BVI Platinum News

Crown Land Out of Reach for Ordinary Locals-Penn

…heir developments,” Penn told the House. Residential Land Cost Not Skyrocketed Meanwhile, Premier Natalio Wheatley agreed that Crown Land lease fees need to be reviewed but cautioned against misleading the public into believing that residential Crown Land had…

Read story
Opposition Ramps Up Push For Public PAC Meetings
Local By BVI Platinum News

Opposition Ramps Up Push For Public PAC Meetings

…liamentary processes have limited opportunities to hold government to account. Last year, Premier and Minister of Finance Hon. Dr Natalio Wheatley indicated that while House of Assembly committee meetings are currently required to be held in private, discussio…

Read story